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Chocolate Cake Roll (Swiss Roll)

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Chill Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Chocolate Cake Roll (Swiss Roll) is an elegant dessert featuring a light, airy chocolate sponge cake rolled around a luscious creamy filling. Perfect for any occasion, it combines rich flavors and beautiful presentation for an irresistible treat.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
  • 2 tbsp butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. Beat the eggs until thick and pale. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until fluffy. Stir in vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold into the egg mixture gently.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Tap to remove air bubbles.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cake springs back when touched.
  6. Invert onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel, peel off parchment, and roll the cake with the towel. Cool completely.
  7. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  8. Unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling, and re-roll tightly.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with ganache. Chill before slicing.