Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with a light, creamy filling, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided: 1/2 cup for yolks, 1/4 cup for whites)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until thick and pale. Mix in the vanilla extract and milk.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the whipped egg whites in three additions.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cake springs back when touched.
- Turn out the warm cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment and roll the cake with the towel. Let it cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form for the filling.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the whipped cream filling evenly, and roll it back up tightly without the towel. Place seam-side down on a plate.
- Mix the melted chocolate with heavy cream to create a ganache and drizzle over the cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve chilled.
Notes
Make sure your egg whites are at room temperature for better whipping. Be gentle when folding in the egg whites to keep the batter airy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate, dessert, rolled cake, special occasion