Description
Indulgent Chocolate Swiss Roll brings sweet nostalgia from Swiss pastry kitchens, rolling tender chocolate sponge with silky cream into a mesmerizing dessert. Sweet chocolate layers and delicate filling promise pure deliciousness you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Dutch process cocoa
Leavening and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream, cold
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 4 ounces (113 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon corn syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper for even baking and easy removal.
- Combine all dry ingredients thoroughly, ensuring no lumps remain for a smooth texture.
- Vigorously whip eggs, sugar, and vanilla for precisely 4 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the whipped mixture, maintaining the airy consistency.
- Incorporate the hot milk-butter mixture, stirring carefully to integrate without deflating the batter.
- Distribute the batter evenly across the prepared pan, creating a uniform layer for consistent baking, and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Immediately transfer the hot cake from the oven and roll tightly within parchment paper to set its shape.
- Allow the cake to cool, periodically unrolling and re-rolling to prevent cracking and maintain flexibility.
- Prepare the filling by whipping ingredients until they reach a stiff, spreadable consistency.
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly, then delicately roll the cake back up.
- Refrigerate the rolled dessert for 1 hour to set and enhance flavor melding.
- Create a smooth ganache and drizzle over the chilled cake for a luxurious finish.
- Slice and serve chilled, or allow to sit at room temperature for a softer texture.
Notes
- Roll carefully while the cake is still hot to prevent cracking, using a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar helps prevent sticking.
- Whipping eggs and sugar thoroughly creates a light, airy texture essential for a delicate rolled dessert.
- Fold dry ingredients gently to maintain the airiness and prevent deflating the whipped egg mixture.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and add a pinch of xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg