Description
Choco Swiss roll delight invites chocolate enthusiasts on a creamy culinary journey through Switzerland’s rich dessert traditions. Silky ganache and light sponge cake combine for an elegant treat that delights you with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
Leavening and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C). Coat a rectangular baking tray with grease and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Sift together dry ingredients including flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- In a separate large bowl, vigorously whisk eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes pale, creamy, and significantly increases in volume. Incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a spatula, maintaining the airiness of the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared tray, carefully spreading it into an even layer using an offset spatula. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the sponge is springy to touch.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, place the hot sponge on a damp kitchen towel. Carefully roll the sponge while still warm to prevent cracking and create the classic swiss roll shape.
- Allow the rolled sponge to cool completely at room temperature, which helps set the shape and prevents moisture buildup.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff, stable peaks form, creating a light and airy filling.
- Gently unroll the cooled sponge and spread the whipped cream evenly across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully re-roll the sponge, encasing the cream filling. Refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up the texture.
- Before serving, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle melted chocolate for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap out all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the same delightful texture.
- Roll the sponge cake immediately after baking while warm to prevent cracking and create a smooth, flexible texture for perfect swirls.
- Use room temperature eggs for a more stable and voluminous meringue-like mixture when whisking, which helps create a lighter, airier sponge cake.
- Chill the Swiss roll for at least an hour before serving to help the cream set and make slicing cleaner and more precise, enhancing both presentation and taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg