Description
Indulgent chocolate swiss roll brings together silky cream and rich cocoa in a luxurious dessert that whispers pure comfort. Delicate layers melt seamlessly, promising a heavenly experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Sift together cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Using an electric mixer, whip eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes voluminous and transforms into a pale, creamy texture.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and gently fold in melted butter, maintaining the mixture’s airy consistency.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, stirring minimally to preserve the delicate air bubbles.
- Transfer the batter onto the prepared sheet, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth, thin layer.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for the cake to develop a subtle springy texture when lightly pressed.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, carefully roll the cake with the parchment paper while still warm, which prevents cracking and helps set the shape.
- Allow the rolled cake to cool completely at room temperature, preventing moisture buildup.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form, creating a light and airy filling.
- Gently unroll the cooled cake, spread the whipped cream evenly across the surface, leaving a small margin at the edges.
- Carefully re-roll the cake, encasing the cream filling, and place seam-side down on a serving plate.
- Refrigerate the Swiss roll for at least one hour to set the cream and enhance the flavor melding.
- Before serving, dust with additional powdered sugar or cocoa powder for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Achieve a perfect sponge by ensuring eggs are at room temperature, which helps create a lighter, fluffier texture.
- Dust cocoa powder lightly over the parchment paper before pouring batter to prevent sticking and add extra chocolate flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond or coconut flour, adjusting moisture accordingly.
- Enhance the cream filling by adding a splash of liqueur like Baileys or strong espresso for an adult twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg