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Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake Recipe

Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the rich and decadent Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake – a perfect dessert for any occasion. This recipe features a light and airy chocolate cake filled with luscious whipped cream and coated in a glossy chocolate ganache frosting. Impress your guests with this stunning and delicious treat!

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) milk (warm)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cream Filling:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:

  • 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened, optional for shine)

Instructions

  1. Make the Cake – Preheat oven. Prepare pan. Sift dry ingredients. Beat eggs and sugar. Fold in wet ingredients. Bake.
  2. Roll the Cake – Invert hot cake onto towel. Roll and cool.
  3. Make the Filling – Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla. Spread over cake. Roll.
  4. Make the Ganache Frosting – Heat cream, pour over chocolate. Stir in butter if desired.
  5. Assemble – Spread ganache over cake. Texture with a fork. Chill. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • You can decorate the finished roll with chocolate shavings, berries, or mint leaves for an extra touch.
  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before spreading the cream filling to prevent melting.
  • For a lighter version, you can use whipped coconut cream instead of heavy cream in the filling.

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Keywords: Swiss Roll Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert Recipe, Chocolate Ganache, Whipped Cream Filling