Description
Rich chocolate caramel cream roll showcases delightful French pastry techniques. Sweet layers blend silky caramel with smooth chocolate ganache, creating an elegant dessert perfect for sophisticated palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 120 g (4.2 oz) sugar
- 90 g (3.2 oz) flour
- 30 g (1 oz) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 240 ml (8 fl oz) heavy cream
- 120 ml (4 fl oz) caramel sauce
- 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate
- 50 g (1.8 oz) butter
Instructions
- Whisk eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl until pale and voluminous, creating a light, airy base for the chocolate sponge.
- Gently fold in flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, ensuring a smooth, uniform batter without deflating the mixture.
- Spread the batter evenly on a prepared baking tray, aiming for a thin, consistent layer that will roll easily.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until the sponge springs back when lightly touched and edges begin to pull away from the pan.
- Immediately transfer the hot sponge onto a sugar-dusted kitchen towel, carefully rolling it up to prevent cracking and allow cooling.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then gently incorporate caramel sauce, creating a rich, smooth filling with swirls of golden sweetness.
- Unroll the cooled sponge and spread the caramel cream evenly, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow.
- Carefully re-roll the sponge, using the towel to help create a tight, even cylinder.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together, stirring until glossy and completely smooth.
- Pour the chocolate glaze over the rolled cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides and create an elegant finish.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the chocolate and firm up the cream filling before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for maximum volume when whisking, creating a lighter, fluffier sponge cake base.
- Roll the warm sponge cake immediately after baking to prevent cracking and help it maintain a flexible shape when cooled.
- Use a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar when rolling to prevent sticking and create a smooth, elegant finish.
- Chill the roll for at least an hour before adding chocolate ganache to help it set perfectly and create clean, sharp edges.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg