Description
Sweet chocolate sponge rolls dance with creamy filling in this classic dessert masterpiece. Rich Belgian chocolate and delicate cream swirl together, promising pure indulgence that will transport you to a world of delightful pastry bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
Finishing:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and meticulously line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the surface.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture with no lumps.
- Vigorously whip eggs and sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, voluminous blend with a pale, creamy texture.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and milk into the egg mixture, stirring until thoroughly integrated.
- Delicately fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using gentle circular motions to maintain the batter’s airiness.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute it evenly and create a smooth, consistent layer.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for the cake to develop a subtle spring when gently pressed in the center.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle a kitchen towel with powdered sugar and carefully transfer the warm cake onto it.
- Gently roll the cake within the sugared towel, allowing it to cool completely while maintaining its cylindrical shape.
- Once cooled, carefully unroll the cake and spread the prepared filling across its entire surface.
- Reroll the cake, sealing in the filling and creating a smooth, uniform shape.
- Finish by dusting with additional powdered sugar or drizzling with chocolate glaze for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Prevent cake cracking by using a clean kitchen towel and rolling the cake while still warm, allowing it to maintain flexibility and shape.
- Enhance moisture by adding a tablespoon of coffee or espresso powder to the batter, which deepens the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee.
- Create gluten-free variation by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the texture remains light and tender.
- Control filling thickness by chilling the cream cheese or whipped cream filling before spreading, which helps maintain a clean, neat roll without messy leakage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg