Description
Sweet chocolate cake roll delivers a delightful swirl of rich cocoa and creamy filling that melts perfectly on your palate. Delicate spirals promise a sophisticated dessert experience you’ll savor with pure chocolate bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl to eliminate any lumps.
- Whip eggs and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and forms ribbons when lifted.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and vegetable oil into the egg mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined to maintain a light texture.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cake springs back when lightly touched and edges start to pull away from the pan.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, carefully roll the cake with the parchment paper while still warm to prevent cracking.
- Allow the rolled cake to cool completely at room temperature, maintaining its cylindrical shape.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff, stable peaks form.
- Gently unroll the cooled cake and spread the cream filling evenly across the surface.
- Carefully re-roll the cake, ensuring the filling is distributed smoothly.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the filling and stabilize the shape.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar just before serving for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- Whip eggs and sugar thoroughly to create a light, airy sponge that rolls easily without cracking.
- Use a clean kitchen towel dusted with cocoa powder instead of parchment to prevent sticking when rolling the warm cake.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, adding xanthan gum for structure.
- Experiment with filling variations like chocolate ganache, fruit preserves, or cream cheese frosting to customize the cake roll.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg