Log Rolled with Chocolate and Cherries

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup cherry jam or preserves
• powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15×10-inch jelly-roll pan and line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until light and fluffy. Add cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5. Gradually fold in flour mixture and whipped egg whites into the egg yolk mixture.
6. Spread the batter onto the prepared pan and bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
7. Remove cake from oven and immediately turn onto a clean kitchen towel. Remove parchment paper.
8. Roll up the cake gently with the towel and place on a wire rack to cool.
9. In a medium bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until it forms soft peaks.
10. Unroll the cake carefully and spread the cherry jam evenly over the cake. Then spread the whipped cream over the cherry jam.
11. Roll the cake up again and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
12. Chill the cake for at least an hour before serving. Slice and serve.

Verdict:

This log rolled with chocolate and cherries recipe is a perfect dessert for Christmas dinner. The cake is light and fluffy, and the combination of sweet cherry jam, whipped cream, and chocolate is heavenly. The powdered sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness to the top of the cake.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve slices of this log rolled cake with a side of fresh berries, whipped cream, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This dessert is perfect for any holiday, party, or special occasion. Enjoy!