A chocolate cake roll, also known as a chocolate Swiss roll or a chocolate jelly roll, is a delicious dessert made with a light and fluffy chocolate sponge cake that is rolled up with a sweet filling. It’s a classic and impressive dessert that’s perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself.
Here’s a basic recipe for a chocolate cake roll:
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the filling:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
