Description
Choco Swiss Roll Delight is a decadent and airy chocolate sponge cake rolled with your favorite filling, perfect for a delightful dessert or tea-time treat. This recipe yields a light and moist Swiss roll with a rich cocoa flavor softened by vanilla milk and a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until they become foamy. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until the mixture is thick and pale, which helps create a light sponge texture.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure there are no lumps and the dry ingredients are evenly combined.
- Fold Dry Ingredients into Egg Mixture: Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the beaten egg mixture to preserve the airiness and prevent deflating the batter.
- Add Milk and Vanilla: Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined, enhancing flavor and moisture.
- Bake the Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is done.
- Cool and Roll: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly. While still warm, gently roll the cake with the parchment paper inside to shape it and prevent cracking. Let it cool completely in this rolled form.
- Fill and Re-roll: Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread your favorite filling evenly over the surface, then roll the cake back up without the parchment paper, forming a neat Swiss roll.
- Dust and Serve: Dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative finish. Slice and serve your Choco Swiss Roll Delight to enjoy a deliciously moist and fluffy chocolate treat.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for the best volume and texture.
- Folding gently is key to maintaining a fluffy sponge, avoid overmixing.
- The cake must be warm when rolling to prevent cracking.
- You can fill the roll with whipped cream, jam, or chocolate spread according to preference.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
