Description
Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake is a light, flexible chocolate sponge rolled around a creamy filling—like whipped cream or ganache—for a beautiful, spiral-sliced dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs, separated
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream, ganache, or mousse (for filling)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, beat egg yolks with half the sugar (1/3 cup) until pale and thick.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into the yolk mixture.
- Carefully fold in the beaten egg whites until just incorporated.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- While warm, invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment, roll the cake up (with the towel), and let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, gently unroll the cake and spread filling evenly across the surface.
- Re-roll the cake without the towel. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour to set.
- Slice and serve. Dust with powdered sugar, cocoa, or drizzle with chocolate if desired.
Notes
- Roll cake while still warm to avoid cracking.
- Chill before slicing for clean cuts and a firm shape.
- Use whipped cream, ganache, or mousse—stabilized if storing longer.
- Add extracts like almond, orange, or espresso for flavor variation.
- Top with chocolate glaze or fresh berries for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg