Description
A soft chocolate roll cake resembling a log, perfect for holiday gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
- Chocolate shavings or decorations
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a jelly roll pan.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until thick and pale.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt; gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the cake springs back when touched.
- Once baked, turn the cake out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Roll it up gently and let it cool.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the whipped cream mixture over it, then roll it back up.
- Place the rolled cake seam-side down on a serving plate.
- Frost the outside with chocolate ganache, create bark-like textures, and decorate as desired.
- Chill before serving.
Notes
Use a sharp, warm knife for cutting the cake for clean slices. Store covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg