Description
Choco Swiss Roll Delight is an elegant and indulgent dessert featuring a soft, airy chocolate sponge rolled with rich chocolate cream and optionally finished with a glossy ganache. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat anytime.
Ingredients
- For the Chocolate Sponge:
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp warm milk
- For the Chocolate Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3–4 Tbsp melted dark chocolate (slightly cooled)
- For the Ganache (optional):
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 Tbsp butter
- Decoration (optional):
- Chocolate shavings
- Cocoa powder or powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 10×15 inch jelly-roll pan with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs and sugar on high for 4–5 minutes until thick and pale. Mix in vanilla, oil, and warm milk.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold into the egg mixture gently in two parts.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes until springy to the touch.
- Invert hot cake onto a towel dusted with cocoa or powdered sugar. Peel off parchment and roll with the towel from the short end. Cool completely.
- Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks. Fold in cooled melted chocolate until smooth.
- Unroll the cooled sponge, spread filling evenly, and gently re-roll. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Optional Ganache: Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit, then stir until smooth. Add butter and stir until glossy.
- Pour ganache over chilled roll and decorate with shavings, dusting, or berries. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Slice with a sharp knife and serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracks later.
- Orange zest or espresso powder adds festive or bold flavor.
- White chocolate cream makes a great contrast filling.
- Sprinkle nuts inside the roll or on top for texture.
- Freeze slices (without ganache) for up to a month; thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
