Best Chocolate Cake Roll Recipe – Easy & Delicious
Decadent Chocolate Cake Roll recipe! Soft sponge cake, creamy filling, and optional ganache topping. Perfect dessert for any occasion! 🍰✨
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 🍞
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder 🍫
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 🧁
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 4 large eggs 🥚
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar 🍬
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 🥛
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar 🍬
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
For the Ganache Topping (Optional):
- 1/2 cup heavy cream 🥛
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫
Steps to Make the Chocolate Cake Roll 🎂
1. Preheat the Oven 🔥:
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter 🍫:
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale (about 5 minutes).
- Fold in vanilla extract and dry ingredients gently until combined.
3. Bake the Cake 🧁:
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched.
4. Roll the Cake 🍰:
- While warm, invert the cake onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Remove the parchment paper and roll the cake with the towel. Cool completely.
5. Prepare the Filling 🌟:
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
6. Fill the Cake Roll 🎂:
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling, and re-roll without the towel. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
🍫 Make this decadent treat today and wow your family and friends with this irresistible dessert! 🧁✨
7. Make the Ganache (Optional) 🍫:
- Heat cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips, and stir until smooth. Let cool slightly before pouring over the cake.
8. Serve & Enjoy 🍴:
- Slice, dust with powdered sugar, or top with ganache. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or anytime you crave chocolate bliss!
