Description
This moist and fluffy chocolate roll cake features a rich cocoa sponge rolled with a light whipped cream filling. It’s a classic dessert that’s both elegant and indulgent—perfect for special occasions or as a delightful treat with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 100g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 40g (⅓ cup) cake flour
- 20g (3 tbsp) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 30g (2 tbsp) whole milk (lukewarm)
- 30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- For the filling: 200ml (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) heavy whipping cream
- 15g (1 tbsp) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×10 inch (25×25 cm) baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together cake flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar with a hand mixer on high speed for 5–7 minutes, until thick and pale.
- Add vanilla extract. Gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients in 2-3 additions until just combined.
- Mix lukewarm milk and melted butter, then add a small portion of the batter to it and mix. Fold this back into the main batter carefully.
- Pour batter into the prepared tray and spread evenly. Tap the tray to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the surface springs back when lightly touched.
- Remove from the oven and place a parchment paper or clean towel on top. Invert the cake, peel off the bottom parchment, and cover with a towel. Let cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Once the cake is cool, spread the whipped cream evenly on top. Roll the cake gently from one end, using parchment to guide.
- Tightly wrap and chill the roll in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use cake flour for a softer, more delicate sponge texture.
- Be gentle when folding to maintain the airiness of the batter.
- Roll the cake while it’s slightly warm to avoid cracking, then unroll for filling once cooled.
- Decorate with cocoa powder dusting or chocolate shavings for presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
