Chocolate Swiss Roll
A delicate, airy chocolate sponge cake rolled with a luscious whipped cream filling for a classic, elegant dessert.
Ingredients
- •4 large eggs, separated
- •1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- •1/3 cup all-purpose flour (40g)
- •1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml)
- •2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- •Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with half of the granulated sugar until thick and pale, then stir in the vanilla.
- 3
In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- 4
Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture, then sift the flour and cocoa powder over the top and fold until just combined.
- 5
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until the top springs back when touched.
- 6
Immediately invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar, peel off the parchment, and roll the cake up tightly with the towel inside.
- 7
Let the cake cool completely in the rolled position to set its shape.
- 8
While cooling, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- 9
Unroll the cooled cake, spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface, roll it back up without the towel, and dust the top with extra powdered sugar before slicing.
💡 Chef tips
- Ensure the cake is still warm when you first roll it in the towel; this prevents the sponge from cracking as it cools.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream with a high-quality non-dairy whipped topping.
- Store the finished roll in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; it tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished roll features a light, cocoa-scented sponge with a smooth, velvety cream center that melts in your mouth with a perfect balance of sweetness.