Description
An irresistible Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake guide that breaks down every step from sponge science to silky ganache.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a jelly roll pan.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until thick and ribbon-like.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 11 minutes.
- While hot, roll the sponge in a sugared towel and let cool.
- Prepare the filling by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread with filling, and re-roll tightly.
- Chill for at least 60 minutes.
- Make ganache by melting chocolate chips and mixing in cream.
- Trim ends, pour ganache over the roll, and let set.
- Slice and serve, enjoy!
Notes
Rolling the sponge while warm helps prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg