Certainly! Here’s a recipe for a delicious Homemade Chocolate Roll, also known as a chocolate Swiss roll:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Dusting (Optional):
- Powdered sugar or cocoa powder
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cake:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until they are well combined and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture
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- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
3. Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
4. Prepare a Towel:
- While the cake is baking, lay out a clean kitchen towel and dust it with powdered sugar.
5. Roll the Cake:
- Once the cake is done baking, immediately invert it onto the prepared towel.
- Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Roll the cake, along with the towel, starting from the short end. Allow it to cool completely in this rolled-up form.
6. Make the Filling:
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
7. Unroll and Fill:
- Gently unroll the cooled cake.
- Evenly spread the whipped cream over the cake.
8. Re-roll:
- Carefully re-roll the cake with the filling, this time without the towel. Place it seam side down on a serving platter.
9. Chill:
- Refrigerate the chocolate roll for at least an hour before serving.
10. Optional:
- Dust the chocolate roll with powdered sugar or cocoa powder before serving.
Enjoy your homemade chocolate roll! It makes for a delightful dessert or a sweet treat for special occasions.
