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Chocolate Roll Cake

Chocolate Roll Cake

Indulge in the rich and airy delight of this Chocolate Roll Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-follow recipe promises a show-stopping dessert that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs
  • 125 g sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 130 g flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 125 g softened butter
  • 10 cl liquid cream
  • 100 g powdered sugar
  • 125 g dark chocolate (for the cream filling)
  • 200 g dark chocolate (for the glaze)
  • 150 g powdered sugar (for the glaze)

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Baking tray lined with parchment paper
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Separate the eggs into yolks and whites.
  3. Beat the yolks with the sugar until pale yellow and fluffy.
  4. Add the flour, milk, and cocoa powder, mixing gently to avoid lumps.
  5. Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form and carefully fold them into the mixture.
  6. Pour the batter onto a parchment-lined baking tray and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
  8. Beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
  9. Slowly pour in the liquid cream while whisking continuously.
  10. Add the powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  11. Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler and let it cool slightly.
  12. Fold the melted chocolate into the butter mixture.
  13. Once the cake is baked, let it cool slightly, then flip it onto a sugared towel.
  14. Peel off the parchment paper and sprinkle more sugar on top.
  15. Spread the cream filling evenly across the cake, leaving a small border.
  16. Carefully roll the cake from one end to the other using the towel.
  17. Chill the rolled cake in the fridge while preparing the glaze.
  18. Melt the remaining dark chocolate and mix it with powdered sugar for the glaze.
  19. Spread the glaze over the chilled cake and let it set before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Don’t skip the sifting of dry ingredients for a smooth batter. Be gentle when folding in the egg whites to maintain the cake's airy texture. For decorating, consider garnishing with chocolate shavings or fresh berries. Store the cake tightly wrapped in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for up to three days.
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