Fluffy Chocolate Cake Roll with Whipped Cream & Cherries

At first, cake rolls used to intimidate me. I thought they were complicated, and one wrong move would crack everything in half. But with this simple recipe? My experience changed! It makes the best soft, rich, and flexible cake roll.

And the whipped cream and cherries?

Whoops! It gives the roll a perfect flavor balance. 

Read this article to learn how I make my fluffy chocolate cake roll.

Why I Love This Recipe!

A lot of people think I spend hours making this chocolate cake roll. But really, it took just minutes. This is what I love about the recipe I’m about to share with you. It looks super impressive, but it’s secretly easy. 

Don’t worry! After your first try, you would also fall in love with it just as I have.

Chocolate Cherry Roll Cake Recipe

Let’s talk about the ingredients you need to make this delicious snack. In addition, I would also share the step-by-step process you should follow!

Ingredients for the cake: 

• 4 eggs 
• 100g sugar (½ cup) 
• 40g cocoa powder (⅓ cup) 
• 60g flour (½ cup) 
• 1 tsp baking powder 
• Pinch of salt 

Ingredients for the filling: 

• 200ml heavy cream (¾ cup) 
• 1 – 2 tbsp powdered sugar 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 

Ingredients for the cherry layer: 

• 1 cup pitted cherries (frozen or jarred work!) 
• 1 – 2 tbsp sugar 
• 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening) 

Easy Step-by-Step: 

Step 1: Bake The Cake

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Whisk eggs and sugar in a bowl.

Now, pour in cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. 

Mix everything until it forms a smooth texture.

Spread the mixture evenly in the tray and bake for 10-12 minutes. 

Let your dough cool slightly before turning it out onto a parchment sheet.

Afterwards, peel off the backing paper before letting it cool fully.

Step 2: Make the cherry filling

Combine cherries and sugar in a small saucepan.

Heat everything until it is juicy and slightly thickened. Add cornstarch (if using).

Stir everything together and let it cool. 

Step 3: Whip the cream

All you need is to beat cold cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until it’s fluffy and forms soft peaks. 

Step 4: Assemble the roll

Spread your whipped cream over the cake, and add a row of cherries along the short edge.

The next step is to gently roll the cake up from the cherry end (you can use the parchment as a guide).

Let it chill for 1 hour before serving.

With this simple process, your chocolate cake roll with whipped cream and cherries will be ready in no time. It’s what I use EVERY TIME. 

How to Roll a Cake Without Cracking? 

Use these simple tips to roll your cake without cracking.

• Roll it while warm. At this point, the cake is still soft and can easily assume any shape without cracking.
• Don’t overbake your cake. It would come out dry and likely crack while rolling.
• Line your baking pan with parchment paper. You can easily lift the cake and roll it up cleanly with no sticking or stress.

As a beginner, even if a little crack happens, don’t panic. You can always cover it with whipped cream or powdered sugar. Practice makes perfect, and even imperfect rolls will still taste amazing with this recipe. 

Everything you need to know about making a fluffy chocolate cake roll with whipped cream and cherries has been disclosed in this article.

Follow the step-by-step process, and you will NEVER worry about another recipe.

Have fun cooking!