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decadent chocolate cake roll recipe

Decadent Chocolate Cake Roll Recipe: 8 Secrets to Flawless Results


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 35 minutes plus chilling
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and indulgent chocolate cake roll filled with creamy frosting.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat eggs in a large bowl for 5 minutes until thick and lemon-colored.
  3. Gradually add sugar, water, and vanilla extract while beating.
  4. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture until blended.
  6. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until top springs back when touched.
  8. Turn cake onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar.
  9. Roll cake and towel together starting from the short end. Cool completely.
  10. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  11. Unroll cake and spread with whipped cream filling.
  12. Reroll cake without towel. Chill before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for best volume
  • Don’t overbake or the cake may crack when rolling
  • Chill the bowl and beaters before whipping cream
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

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