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Indulgent Cherry Roll

Indulgent Cherry Roll: The Ultimate Decadent Dessert Delight

Indulgent Cherry Roll is a show-stopping dessert with fluffy sponge, creamy filling, and juicy cherries. Perfect for holidays or special occasions. Try this festive recipe today!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 329kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Jelly roll pan
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Whipped cream swirls
  • Fresh cherries
  • Grated chocolate

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and thick; stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold it into the egg mixture.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • Roll the warm cake with the parchment paper to prevent cracks.
  • In another bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Unroll the cooled sponge cake and spread the whipped cream evenly over it, then roll it back up tightly.
  • Chill the rolled cake for one hour.
  • For the ganache, heat the cream until steaming, pour it over the chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth and glossy.
  • Let the ganache cool slightly before spreading it over the chilled roll.
  • Slice the roll into segments, arrange them in a circle, and garnish with whipped cream, fresh cherries, grated chocolate, and powdered sugar.

Notes

This dessert is perfect for various occasions including holidays, birthdays, and gatherings. Swap in different fruits like raspberries or strawberries for variety.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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