Description
A rich and moist Chocolate Swiss Roll filled with fluffy vanilla cream and topped with a glossy chocolate ganache. Elegant, indulgent, and perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
4 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup milk of choice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated and brown sugar for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract, then gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly, and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
- Immediately turn the cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with cocoa powder, peel off the parchment paper, and roll it up gently from the short side using the towel. Let cool completely.
- While the cake cools, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake, spread the cream filling evenly, and re-roll without the towel.
- Chill the rolled cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- To make the ganache, heat the coconut milk or heavy cream to a simmer, pour over the chocolate chips, let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the chilled cake roll, spread evenly, and refrigerate until set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
To make it dairy-free, use plant-based milk and coconut cream.
Flavor the cream with espresso powder or peppermint extract for variation.
Do not overbake the cake to avoid dryness.
The roll can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
