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No-Fail Chocolate Swiss Roll

No-Fail Chocolate Swiss Roll: Indulgence Made Easy

This No-Fail Chocolate Swiss Roll is a delightful masterpiece that combines rich indulgence with elegant charm.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1/2 cup Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder Adds a rich chocolate flavor and deep color.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides necessary structure.
  • 4 large Eggs Essential for moisture and binding.
  • 3/4 cup Caster Sugar Sweetens and aerates the sponge.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Introduces richness and moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whipped into a luscious Chantilly cream.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and stabilizes the filling.
  • 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese Adds creaminess and stability.
For the Chocolate Sauce
  • 4 oz Chocolate The star ingredient for the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness to the sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Offers caramel notes.
  • 1/2 cup Cream Balances the sauce's consistency and richness.

Equipment

  • 10x15 inch jelly roll pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • spatula
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and instant coffee.
  3. Whisk the egg yolks with half of the caster sugar until pale and thick, then mix in melted butter and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold in one-third of the whipped meringue into the yolk mixture, then add the remaining meringue and sifted dry ingredients, folding carefully.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  7. Invert the baked cake onto a cocoa-dusted kitchen towel and roll it tightly while still warm.
  8. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then mix in mascarpone cheese until creamy.
  9. Unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling, and roll it back up tightly. Chill for 30 minutes.
  10. Melt chocolate, butter, brown sugar, and cream over low heat to make the chocolate sauce.
  11. Slice the Swiss roll, drizzle with chocolate sauce, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking. Keep an eye on baking time to avoid overbaking.

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