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Chocolate Cake Roll


  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful chocolate cake roll filled with creamy filling, perfect for special occasions.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 package cream cheese, 8 ounces, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (additional)
  • 1 teaspoon light corn syrup (optional)
  • 1 bar good quality chocolate, 4 ounces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 10 x 15-inch jelly roll pan with butter and parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat sugar and butter until smooth.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully combined, then gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  5. Spread batter in the prepared pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until springy.
  6. Cool the cake for a minute, then gently roll it up using the parchment paper and refrigerate to cool completely.
  7. Whip heavy cream on high until stiff peaks form, then set aside.
  8. In the same bowl, whisk cream cheese, then add powdered sugar and vanilla before folding in whipped cream.
  9. Unroll cooled cake, spread filling, and roll back up without parchment. Chill for 30 minutes.
  10. For ganache, heat cream, pour over chopped chocolate, stir until smooth, and cool.
  11. Pour ganache over the cake roll and refrigerate until set.
  12. Slice and serve, garnishing as desired.

Notes

For a lighter option, skip the ganache and dust with powdered sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: chocolate, cake roll, dessert, festive, creamy filling