Chocolate Cake Roll – A Light, Fluffy & Impressive Dessert!

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This decadent chocolate cake roll features a soft, airy sponge cake wrapped around a velvety whipped cream or chocolate filling. Dusted with powdered sugar or cocoa, it’s an elegant yet surprisingly easy dessert perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Light & Fluffy Texture – No dense cake here!
✅ Make-Ahead Friendly – Tastes even better chilled overnight
✅ Customizable Fillings – Use whipped cream, ganache, or fruit preserves
✅ Impressive Presentation – Looks like a bakery masterpiece

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (or oil)

For the Filling:

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream, cold
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • OR use 1 cup chocolate ganache (for richer flavor)

For Dusting:

  • Powdered sugar or cocoa powder

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat eggs and ½ cup sugar on high for 5 mins until pale and thick. Add vanilla.
  3. Sift in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt, folding gently.
  4. Drizzle in melted butter, folding until just combined.

Step 2: Bake & Roll

  1. Spread batter evenly into the pan. Bake 10-12 mins until springy.
  2. Immediately invert onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
  3. Peel off parchment, then roll cake inside the towel (starting from the short end). Let cool.

Step 3: Prepare Filling

  1. Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.
  2. OR warm ½ cup heavy cream, pour over 1 cup chocolate chips, stir into ganache, then cool.

Step 4: Assemble

  1. Unroll cake gently, spread filling evenly, then re-roll.
  2. Chill 1 hour before dusting with powdered sugar or cocoa.

Tips for Success

🔹 Don’t Overbake – A slightly underdone cake rolls best.
🔹 Crack Prevention – Roll while warm and don’t overfill.
🔹 Storage – Keep refrigerated for 3 days or freeze (unfilled) for 1 month.

Serving Suggestions

  • Top with fresh berries or chocolate shavings.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Final Thoughts

This Chocolate Cake Roll is a showstopper that’s easier than it looks—light, rich, and perfect for any celebration.

Slice, serve, and impress! 🍫🎂🌀

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