🍒 Chocolate Cherry Swiss Roll – A Delightful Dessert Masterpiece
Looking for a show-stopping dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful? This Chocolate Cherry Swiss Roll combines a light and fluffy chocolate sponge cake with airy whipped cream, juicy cherries, and a rich chocolate ganache drizzle. Whether you’re serving guests or simply treating yourself, this decadent dessert is guaranteed to impress.
✨ Ingredients
For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:
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4 large eggs
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
For the Whipped Cream Filling:
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1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
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1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
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½ cup heavy cream
For Garnish:
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Whipped cream swirls
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Fresh cherries
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Grated chocolate
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch (38×25 cm) jelly roll pan with parchment paper, letting it hang over the edges for easy removal.
2. Make the Chocolate Sponge
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick, pale, and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into the egg mixture until just incorporated.
4. Bake
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
5. Roll the Cake
While still warm, invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment and roll the cake (with the towel) from the short end. Let cool completely.
6. Prepare the Whipped Cream Filling
Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
7. Fill the Cake
Gently unroll the cooled cake. Spread the whipped cream evenly across, then top with fresh cherries.
8. Roll Again
Roll the cake back up tightly (without the towel this time) and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
9. Make the Ganache
Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over the chopped dark chocolate and let sit 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy.
10. Drizzle & Decorate
Pour the ganache over the cake roll, letting it drip down the sides. Decorate with whipped cream swirls, fresh cherries, and grated chocolate.
🍰 Serving Suggestions
Chill the roll for at least 30 minutes before slicing to achieve neat, beautiful pieces. Serve with coffee or a glass of dessert wine for the perfect end to any meal.
📊 Nutritional Info & Prep
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Bake Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 35 minutes
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Servings: 10 slices
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Calories: ~300 kcal per serving
✅ Tips for Success
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Don’t overbake the sponge — a soft, pliable texture is key.
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Use stabilized whipped cream (add a bit of cream cheese or gelatin) if you need the roll to hold longer.
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Want more cherry flavor? Add a layer of cherry jam beneath the whipped cream.
