Heavenly Black Forest Roll Cake

Heavenly Black Forest Roll Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
For the Filling:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cherry pie filling (or fresh cherries)
For the Topping:
Chocolate shavings (optional)
Additional cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
Make the Cake Batter:
In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale. Stir in the vanilla extract, water, and vegetable oil.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Roll the Cake:
Immediately after removing it from the oven, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
Invert the cake onto the towel, removing the parchment paper. Carefully roll the cake up with the towel starting from the short side. Allow it to cool completely in this rolled position.
Prepare the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Assemble the Cake:
Once the cake is cool, unroll it gently and spread a layer of whipped cream over the top, leaving a small border around the edges.
Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the whipped cream.
Carefully roll the cake back up (without the towel) and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
Decorate:
Frost the top of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
Garnish with chocolate shavings and additional cherries if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: Approximately 280 kcal
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 2g

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