Chocolate Cherry Almond Cheesecake Cake

7. Roll the Cake:
– Starting at one of the short ends, gently roll the cake and towel together into a tight spiral. Place seam side down on a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
– In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
– In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the vanilla extract. Fold in the whipped cream until well combined.

9. Assemble the Roll Cake:
– Carefully unroll the cooled cake and remove the towel. Spread a thin layer of cherry preserves over the cake, followed by an even layer of the cheesecake filling. Sprinkle chopped almonds over the filling if desired.

10. Roll the Cake Again:
– Starting from the same end as before, carefully roll the cake back up, gently peeling away the parchment paper as you roll. Place seam side down on a serving platter.

11. Chill and Serve:
– Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to set.
– Before serving, dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve chilled.

Yield:
– This recipe makes a decadent Chocolate Cherry Almond Cheesecake Cake, perfect for 8-10 servings.

Enjoy the rich combination of chocolate, cherry, and almond in this indulgent cheesecake roll cake, ideal for any dessert occasion!