Chocolate Cake Roll recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp milk

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Dusting (optional):

  • Powdered sugar or cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat eggs and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until thick and pale (about 5 minutes). Add vanilla, oil, and milk; mix until combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched.
  6. Roll the cake: While hot, invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off parchment paper. Starting from the short end, roll the cake up with the towel. Let cool completely.
  7. Make the filling: Beat the whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  8. Assemble: Unroll the cooled cake gently. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the cake. Roll it back up without the towel.
  9. Chill: Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  10. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate if desired. Slice and enjoy!

Would you like a variation with chocolate ganache or fruit filling?

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