Description
This Choco Swiss Roll Delight is a light, fluffy chocolate sponge cake rolled with your favorite filling, making it a delightful and elegant dessert. Perfectly moist and rich in cocoa flavor, it’s dusted with powdered sugar for a classic finish.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
For Filling (Optional):
- Your favorite filling (e.g., whipped cream, chocolate ganache, or jam)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cake.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until foamy. Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until the mixture becomes thick and pale, which helps incorporate air for a fluffy cake.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to remove lumps and aerate the mixture for a lighter texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the egg mixture, ensuring not to deflate the batter. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread it out. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is cooked through.
- Roll While Warm: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly. While still warm, gently roll the cake with the parchment paper inside to shape it and prevent cracking. Allow it to cool completely in this form.
- Unroll, Fill, and Reroll: Carefully unroll the cooled cake, spread your favorite filling evenly over the surface, then roll it back up without the parchment paper, maintaining the roll shape.
- Finish and Serve: Dust the roll generously with powdered sugar for a beautiful, classic touch. Slice and enjoy your delicious Choco Swiss Roll Delight!
Notes
- Beating the eggs and sugar thoroughly is crucial for a light sponge texture.
- Rolling the cake while warm helps prevent cracks and breaking.
- Choose a filling that complements chocolate, such as whipped cream, chocolate ganache, or fruit jams.
- Ensure the batter is spread evenly for uniform baking and thickness.
- Use fresh eggs for best results in sponge cakes.
