Description
This Chocolate Cake Roll is a rich, moist, and fluffy chocolate sponge cake filled with a creamy, sweet filling. It's an elegant and delicious dessert that's perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion. This homemade Swiss roll is easy to make and sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Add vanilla, oil, and milk.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- While warm, roll the cake in a towel dusted with powdered sugar and let it cool completely.
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll the cake, spread the filling, then re-roll it.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Rolling the cake while warm prevents cracks.
- Refrigerate before slicing for clean cuts.
- Add cocoa powder or melted chocolate to the filling for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg