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Chocolate Cake Roll


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  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A soft and chocolatey cake rolled with a creamy filling, finished with a glossy ganache.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon light corn syrup (optional)
  • 4 ounces good quality chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 10 x 15-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream together sugar and butter at medium speed for 30 seconds, then high for 30 seconds. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing for 30 seconds.
  4. Add dry ingredients to the mixer, mixing on medium-low until combined, then on medium for 30 seconds.
  5. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until it springs back when touched.
  6. After baking, cool for 1 minute, then roll the cake up in a clean towel or parchment. Chill to set.
  7. Whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form and set aside. Whisk cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream.
  8. Unroll the cooled cake, spread filling, and roll it back without the parchment. Wrap in plastic and chill.
  9. For ganache, heat 1/2 cup cream and corn syrup until bubbles form. Pour over chopped chocolate, let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Chill until cool.
  10. Remove the cake from the wrap, place it on a wire rack, and pour ganache over it. Refrigerate to set.
  11. Slice when set and serve.

Notes

Chill the rolled cake to set the shape before filling. Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg