Let’s be honest, when it comes to choosing the best dessert treat for birthdays and parties, Chocolate Cake Roll comes in first place. You know the best thing in any cake is its creaminess and tenderness. So if you just got into baking and looking for the best recipe to make a Chocolate Cake Roll that stands out at any home event, then check out our guide.
What is a Chocolate Cake Roll?
A chocolate cake roll is also known as a Swiss roll. It is a delicious chocolate sponge cake with a creamy vanilla filling inside. It is most known for its light and soft texture and rich chocolate flavor that explodes in your mouth with each bite. Its beautiful spiral shape makes it look elegant on the desert table.
Before we get into the chocolate swiss roll recipe, we will discuss the ingredients and equipment that are needed to make a creamy Chocolate swiss roll with no cracks.
Ingredients
For the cake
Ingredients | Quantity |
Flour | 1 Cup |
Cocoa Powder | ¼ Cup |
Baking Powder | 1 teaspoon |
Salt | ½ teaspoon |
Eggs | 4 pieces |
Granulated Sugar | 1 Cup |
Milk | ¼ Cup |
Key Points
1.Flour
You can simply use an all-purpose flour for this recipe. Many bakers believe that using pastry flour is necessary but trust me all-purpose flour works well and can be a great substitute for that.
Avoid using too much flour as it will make your cake dry and tough, which definitely makes cracks at the time of rolling the cake.
You can also take a look at this Recipe : flourless cake recipes
2. Cocoa Powder
Use unsweetened cocoa powder for this recipe. Make sure that it’s not cocoa mix as they contain sugar in it. For sweetness, we will use granulated sugar.
You can also use Dutch-process cocoa powder. Make sure that the cocoa powder is well sifted and has no lumps.
3. Eggs
It is not necessary for the eggs to be separated but if you do it, it would add more air in the batter which will give the swiss rolls extra lightness and puffiness.
4. Milk
Most bakers prefer buttermilk to the swiss cake because it adds moisture and further enhances the texture of the sponge cake roll.
Whole milk also works great in this recipe. So feel free to use it!
5. Oil
It is best to add a few tablespoons of oil, if you want to keep your sponge cake from becoming dry and harsh.
On the other hand, a few traditional recipes call for butter instead of oil but this results in cakes that are firmer and more difficult to roll.
For the Filling
Ingredients | Quantity |
Whipping Cream | 1 Cup |
Powdered Sugar | ¼ Cup |
Vanilla Extract | 1 teaspoon |
Chocolate Chips (Optional) | ½ Cup |
You will need the following items
Mixing bowls
Electric mixer
Sifter
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Spatula
Clean kitchen towel
Instructions for Making the Chocolate Cake
Beat the eggs in a bowl and mix them using an electric mixer until they are thick and light in color.
Gradually add the granulated sugar, mix it until the mixture gets fluffy.
Gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients in small batches, alternating with milk. Add the vanilla extract.
Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Leave your cake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes at 190°C.
Once it’s done, try to touch it lightly with a butter knife. If it bounces back then it tells that the cake is perfectly baked.
You can also read this Recipe : triple layer chocolate cake
Preparing the Filling
For filling, you will need whipping cream. It can easily be made by mixing chocolate and heavy cream in a bowl and whipping them vigorously. Add powdered sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla extract and continue to whisk until it forms stiff peaks.
Optional: You can also add chocolate chips into the fillings for a more chocolatey creamier taste!
Rolling the Cake
After baking, take the cake carefully out of the pan and place it on a fresh kitchen towel. The towel must have some sprinkled powdered sugar over it. Also take off the parchment paper from the cake gently.
Roll up the cake with the towel inside, starting at the narrow end. This will lower the chance of cracks and help the cake cool evenly.
After that when it gets cooled, unroll the cake, spread whipped cream on it evenly and roll it back tightly this time but gently to avoid any cracks.
What Else Can You Bake?
Strawberry Layer Cake: You can also make a layer cake with strawberries. It's the ideal dessert, with layers upon layers of cream, strawberries, and vanilla. You can learn how to make a strawberry layer cake by clicking on this link.
Dark Chocolate Cupcakes: If you are craving for Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting, then check out our recipe to make the creamiest and tastiest chocolate cupcakes that will make your taste buds explode with chocolatey flavor!
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