Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Filling and Cherries

Introduction:

This Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake is a decadent dessert that combines the richness of moist chocolate sponge cake with a silky cream cheese filling. Topped with smooth frosting, dark chocolate shavings, and juicy cherries, it’s not only visually stunning but irresistibly delicious. Perfect for special occasions, holidays, or when you simply want to indulge in a bakery-worthy treat at home.

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:

• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2–3 tbsp milk or cream (optional, for smooth consistency)

For the Topping:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream (whipped or used as glaze)
• Chocolate shavings or curls
• Maraschino or fresh cherries
• Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions:

Make the Chocolate Sponge Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and pale (about 5 minutes).
3. Add vanilla extract, oil, and milk. Mix until combined.
4. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold to incorporate.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched lightly.
7. While still warm, place a clean kitchen towel on the cake and roll it up (with the parchment inside). Let it cool completely.

Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:

1. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until creamy. Add a little milk or cream if needed for a spreadable consistency.

Assemble the Swiss Roll:

1. Carefully unroll the cooled cake and remove the parchment.
2. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.
3. Roll the cake back up tightly (without the towel), seam-side down.
4. Frost the top with a little whipped cream or extra cream cheese mixture.

Decorate:

1. Sprinkle generously with chocolate shavings.
2. Garnish with cherries on top.
3. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.