Chocolate Cake Roll

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This simple Chocolate Cake Roll recipe includes a fluffy cake with a creamy filling, all covered in a tasty ganache. It’s the perfect chocolate Swiss cake roll!

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Dive into the world of decadence with our Chocolate Cake Roll, a show-stopping dessert that's as impressive to look at as it is delightful to eat. Envision a light and moist chocolate sponge cake, lovingly rolled around a velvety layer of chocolate ganache or whipped cream. Each slice reveals a beautiful spiral of cake and filling, creating a visual feast for the eyes. The rich chocolate flavor, combined with the melt-in-your-mouth texture, makes this Chocolate Cake Roll a heavenly treat for chocolate lovers. Whether served as a stunning centerpiece at celebrations or enjoyed as a simple indulgence, this dessert is a true masterpiece of flavor and presentation.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Rich Chocolate Flavor: The star of this show is the deep, rich chocolate flavor that permeates every swirl of the cake roll, satisfying even the most discerning chocolate lover’s palate.
  • Light and Airy Texture: The combination of a tender chocolate sponge cake and a fluffy filling results in a dessert that is light on the palate, making it the perfect after-dinner treat.
  • Versatile and Elegant Presentation: Impress your guests with the sophisticated appearance of a rolled cake. The swirls of chocolate and a dusting of powdered sugar make this dessert a visual masterpiece.

What to Serve With:

  • Whipped Cream: A generous dollop of freshly whipped cream adds a creamy and airy component that complements the richness of the chocolate cake.
  • Berries: Garnish slices of the Chocolate Cake Roll with fresh berries, such as strawberries or raspberries, for a burst of fruity freshness.
  • Coffee or Hot Chocolate: Pair your cake roll with a cup of hot coffee or cocoa for a cozy and comforting combination that will warm both your heart and your taste buds.
  • Vanilla Ice Cream: Serve slices with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to create a decadent and contrasting experience of warm cake and cold, creamy ice cream.

What do you need to Make it?

  • To make the Chocolate Cake Roll, gather flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, espresso powder, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, oil, and milk.
  • For the Sweetened Whipped Cream Filling, you’ll need heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • To prepare the Ganache Frosting, have heavy cream, butter, chocolate chips, brewed coffee (optional), and salt on hand.

Ingredient Notes

  • Espresso Powder: I suggest adding espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor, but it’s okay to skip it if you don’t have it. It won’t leave an aftertaste.
  • Eggs and Milk: Make sure these are at room temperature to mix well in the cake batter.
  • Oil: I recommend using oil (vegetable, canola, or melted coconut) for a tender and moist chocolate cake. Choose your favorite.
  • Brewed Coffee: In the ganache frosting, I use brewed coffee, but it’s optional. If you prefer, you can replace it with an equal amount of heavy cream.

Storage Tips

  • Storage: The Chocolate Cake Roll is best enjoyed on the same day but can last up to two days when kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare the cake and let it cool while rolling. Wrap it in a tea towel and then in plastic wrap, storing it in the refrigerator for up to two days. When you’re ready to serve, let the cake come to room temperature before unrolling to fill with whipped cream. Be cautious, as the cake may crack if not stored and brought to room temperature properly.
  • Freezing: To freeze, store the cake roll in a freezer-safe, airtight container for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, thaw, slice, and enjoy.

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Chocolate Cake Roll

This simple Chocolate Cake Roll recipe includes a fluffy cake with a creamy filling, all covered in a tasty ganache. It’s the perfect chocolate Swiss cake roll!

PREP TIME: 30 minutes
COOK TIME: 12 minutes
COOLING TIME: 1 hour
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 42 minutes
SERVINGS: 12

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

  • 2/3 cup (79.2 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (21 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp (6 g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (1.4 g) kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp (0.57 g) espresso powder
  • 4 large (200 g) eggs
  • 3/4 cup (148.5 grams) sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp (6.9 g) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (49.5 grams) vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup (56.7 grams) milk

Cream Filling

  • 1 cup (227 grams) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (28.3 grams) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tsp (4.7 grams) vanilla extract

Ganache Frosting

  • 1 cup (227 grams) heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp (28.2 g) butter
  • 2 cups (340 grams) chocolate chips, milk, semi-sweet, or dark
  • 2 tbsp (30 g) brewed coffee, optional
  • pinch (0.35 grams) kosher salt

Instructions

Prep.

  1. Heat your oven to 350ºF.
  2. Put parchment paper on a baking sheet (17×12). Spray it with cooking spray or grease it with butter and cocoa powder.
  3. Mix the dry stuff. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
  4. Mix the wet stuff. Beat the eggs until light and thick. Then, mix in sugar, vanilla, oil, and milk until it’s all mixed.
  5. Combine wet and dry stuff. Mix in the flour slowly until it’s all mixed together.
  6. Bake the cake. Spread the mix on the baking sheet and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. Check if the top springs back when touched, but don’t bake too long.
  7. Cool the cake. Take it out of the oven and let it cool for 2 minutes. Loosen the bottom with a knife. Put another parchment paper on top, turn the cake over, remove the old parchment paper, and roll the cake loosely. Let it cool completely.

Make the Cream Filling

  1. While the cake is cooling, use a big bowl to mix heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat them together until they get thick and form stiff peaks, which should take about 5 minutes.

Assemble the Chocolate Cake Roll

  1. Gently roll out the chocolate cake from the parchment paper onto a serving platter. Get rid of the parchment paper. Spread the cream filling over the cake and roll it up carefully. Then, cover the cake with ganache frosting. Keep the cake in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve it.

Frost the Chocolate Cake Roll

  1. Combine heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan, heat on low until the butter melts, and the cream is warm.
  2. In a large glass or nonreactive bowl, place chocolate chips.
  3. Pour the warm cream and butter mix over the chocolate chips.
  4. Add brewed coffee and a pinch of salt. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes to soften the chocolate chips. Stir briskly until it’s smooth.
  5. After it cools, use an electric mixer or a whisk to whip the ganache, adding air to increase its volume. Spread it on the outside of the chocolate cake roll.

Notes

  • Espresso Powder: I suggest adding espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor, but it’s okay to skip it if you don’t have it. It won’t leave an aftertaste.
  • Eggs and Milk: Make sure these are at room temperature to mix well in the cake batter.
  • Oil: I recommend using oil (vegetable, canola, or melted coconut) for a tender and moist chocolate cake. Choose your favorite.
  • Brewed Coffee: In the ganache frosting, I use brewed coffee, but it’s optional. If you prefer, you can replace it with an equal amount of heavy cream.

Pin this delicious recipe on Pinterest to save and share with your foodie friends! Just hover over the end page and click ‘Pin’ to spread the yum.

Dive into the world of decadence with our Chocolate Cake Roll, a show-stopping dessert that's as impressive to look at as it is delightful to eat. Envision a light and moist chocolate sponge cake, lovingly rolled around a velvety layer of chocolate ganache or whipped cream. Each slice reveals a beautiful spiral of cake and filling, creating a visual feast for the eyes. The rich chocolate flavor, combined with the melt-in-your-mouth texture, makes this Chocolate Cake Roll a heavenly treat for chocolate lovers. Whether served as a stunning centerpiece at celebrations or enjoyed as a simple indulgence, this dessert is a true masterpiece of flavor and presentation.