Servings: 8 people
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12.00
Equipment
- Jelly roll pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for shine)
- q.s. Chocolate shavings
- q.s. Fresh berries
- q.s. Edible gold leaf
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, then add vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, and fold into the egg mixture.
- Pour the batter onto the pan, spread evenly, and tap lightly to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cake springs back when touched.
- Lay a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar on a flat surface and flip the hot cake onto it.
- Remove the parchment paper and roll up the cake tightly with the towel inside; let it cool.
- For the filling, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly, leaving a small border.
- Gently re-roll the cake without the towel and wrap it in plastic wrap; chill for at least two hours.
- Prepare the ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
- Optionally, add butter for shine and drizzle over the chilled Swiss roll.
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs for maximum volume in the sponge cake. Brush a thin layer of simple syrup on the sponge before adding the filling for added moisture. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days, or freeze individual slices for up to a month. Garnishing with fresh berries or chocolate shavings adds a nice visual touch.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 8mg
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