Description
Rich chocolate cake roll from Italy delights dessert enthusiasts with its elegant spiral design. Cocoa-infused sponge and silky cream create a luxurious treat you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
Additional Ingredients:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 cup whipped cream or chocolate frosting (for filling)
Instructions
- Prepare a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, then heat the oven to 350F (175C).
- Combine dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt – in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until they transform into a pale, voluminous mixture.
- Incorporate vanilla, oil, and milk into the egg mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, ensuring complete integration without overmixing.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan, smoothing it into an even layer using a spatula.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a set texture and slight springback when touched.
- Immediately transfer hot cake from oven and carefully roll with a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar while still warm.
- Allow cake to cool completely within the towel, maintaining its rolled shape.
- Unroll the cooled cake and generously spread with whipped cream or preferred frosting.
- Carefully re-roll the cake, encasing the filling smoothly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to stabilize the structure.
- Before serving, dust the exterior with a light layer of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for a fluffier, more voluminous cake texture that rises evenly and incorporates air more effectively.
- Dust the towel generously with powdered sugar to prevent the cake from sticking and cracking during the initial rolling process.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with filling variations like chocolate ganache, fruit preserves, or cream cheese frosting to create unique flavor profiles and personalize the dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg