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Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake Recipe

Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake. A light and fluffy chocolate sponge cake rolled with a luscious cream cheese filling, topped with a velvety chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 40 g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 60 g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

For the Filling:

  • 200 ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 150 g (3/4 cup) cream cheese (softened)
  • 50 g (1/4 cup) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

For the Chocolate Ganache & Decoration:

  • 150 g (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 100 ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream
  • Chocolate chunks or chocolate bars with toppings for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 10×15 inch (25×38 cm) jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the cake batter: Beat eggs and sugar until pale, add vanilla, sift dry ingredients and fold in. Pour batter into pan and bake.
  3. Roll the Cake: While warm, roll the cake in a towel and let cool.
  4. Make the Filling: Whip cream, mix cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa, then fold in the whipped cream.
  5. Assemble: Unroll cake, spread filling, and roll it back up.
  6. Make the Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir until smooth. Spread over cake roll.
  7. Decorate: Garnish with chocolate squares or bars.

Notes

  • Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking.
  • Chill the assembled roll for at least 1 hour before slicing for neat cuts.

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