Description
Irresistible chocolate cake roll from European pastry traditions delights dessert enthusiasts with its elegant spiral design. Sweet chocolate sponge and creamy filling create a perfect balance for delectable moments you will savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipped Cream Filling:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a jelly roll pan by lining with parchment paper and heating the oven to 350F (175C).
- Combine dry ingredients including flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate lumps.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously beat eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy, then incorporate vanilla, oil, and milk.
- Carefully fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to maintain a smooth, uniform batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, ensuring an even distribution across the surface, and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cake springs back when touched.
- Spread a clean kitchen towel and generously dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Carefully invert the hot cake onto the prepared towel, gently remove the parchment paper, and roll the cake with the towel from the short end while still warm.
- Allow the rolled cake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps set the shape.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff, stable peaks form.
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake, spread the cream filling evenly across the surface, and roll tightly to recreate the original shape.
- Refrigerate the cake roll for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling and enhance flavor before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor that elevates the entire cake roll.
- Roll the cake while it’s still warm to prevent cracking and ensure a smooth, flexible texture.
- Dust the kitchen towel generously with powdered sugar to prevent the cake from sticking and make rolling easier.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg