Chocolate Cake Roll

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📝 Description:

A light and airy chocolate sponge cake rolled with creamy frosting or whipped cream, creating an elegant and delicious dessert. The perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor and soft texture, rolled into a beautiful swirl.

🌍 Origin:

Cake rolls, or Swiss rolls, originated in Central Europe and have become popular worldwide. This chocolate variation is a timeless favorite in many cultures.

🥄 Ingredients (Makes 8-10 servings):

For the cake:

  • All-purpose flour – 3/4 cup (95g)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder – 1/4 cup (25g)
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – 1/4 teaspoon
  • Granulated sugar – 3/4 cup (150g)
  • Eggs – 4 large
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Vegetable oil – 1/4 cup (60ml)
  • Milk – 1/4 cup (60ml)

For the filling:

  • Heavy whipping cream – 1 cup (240ml)
  • Powdered sugar – 1/4 cup (30g)
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Optional: chocolate shavings or chips for garnish

🌿 Optional Ingredients:

  • Cream cheese frosting instead of whipped cream
  • Espresso powder (1 tsp) added to cake batter for enhanced chocolate flavor

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
  2. Mix dry ingredients:
    In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat eggs and sugar:
    In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until thick, pale, and tripled in volume (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add wet ingredients:
    Gently fold in vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and milk.
  5. Combine:
    Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
  6. Bake:
    Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  7. Roll cake:
    While still warm, invert cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment paper.
    Starting from a short end, roll the cake and towel together into a log. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Prepare filling:
    Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  9. Assemble:
    Unroll cooled cake gently. Spread whipped cream evenly over cake. Roll cake back up without towel.
  10. Serve:
    Slice and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.

💡 Tips for Success:

  • Rolling the cake while warm prevents cracks.
  • Use a damp kitchen towel with powdered sugar to avoid sticking.
  • Don’t overmix batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • Chill the cake roll before slicing for cleaner cuts.

📌 Recommendation:

Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.

🔍 Nutrition (Per serving approx.):

Calories: 280 | Fat: 18g | Carbs: 25g | Protein: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Sodium: 120mg

Want a gluten-free or vegan version?

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