Description
Indulgent chocolate Swiss roll brings creamy dreams to life with its silky layers of rich cocoa sponge and velvety filling. Delicate spirals melt smoothly on your palate, promising pure dessert bliss that will enchant chocolate enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients and Additions:
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by layering with parchment paper and heating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Vigorously whip eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes light, airy, and doubles in volume, creating a pale, creamy texture.
- Gently incorporate flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder into the whipped egg mixture, folding carefully to maintain the delicate airiness.
- Distribute the batter uniformly across the prepared baking sheet, ensuring an even, thin layer for consistent baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for a subtle springy texture when lightly touched.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, transfer the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with cocoa powder.
- Carefully roll the warm cake with the towel, allowing it to cool completely while maintaining its curved shape.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, creating a light and fluffy filling.
- Unroll the cooled cake gently, spreading the whipped cream evenly across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Tightly re-roll the cake, ensuring the cream is distributed smoothly without squeezing out the sides.
- Melt chocolate and drizzle artistically over the top of the rolled cake for a decorative finish.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to set the cream and allow flavors to meld before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for maximum volume and fluffiness when whisking.
- Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements to guarantee consistent texture and rise.
- Gently fold dry ingredients to maintain the delicate air bubbles created during whisking, preventing a dense cake.
- Replace wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg