Description
A soft chocolate sponge rolled with fluffy whipped cream and finished with a light dark chocolate drizzle. This elegant homemade dessert is tender, creamy, and perfect for slicing into beautiful swirls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 10 x 15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the parchment.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar for 4 to 5 minutes until pale, thick, and airy. Gently fold in the dry ingredients, then add the milk and vanilla extract and mix just until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the top springs back lightly when touched.
- Lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust it with some of the powdered sugar for dusting. Turn the hot cake out onto the towel, peel off the parchment, and roll the cake up from the short end with the towel inside. Let it cool completely.
- Whip the heavy whipping cream with the 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until firm peaks form.
- Gently unroll the cooled cake, spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface, then roll it back up without the towel.
- Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle it over the top. Finish with the remaining powdered sugar for dusting.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Roll the cake while it is still warm to help prevent cracks.
- Do not overbake the sponge, or it can become dry and hard to roll.
- Chill the finished roll before slicing for cleaner swirls.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chocolate roll cake, chocolate sponge roll, whipped cream dessert, cocoa sponge cake, homemade rolled cake