Chocolate Birthday Cake Roll
A delightful chocolate cake roll filled with whipped cream that brings warmth and nostalgia to any celebration.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for filling)
- Chocolate ganache (optional) To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Gently fold the egg mixture into the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly.
Baking
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few minutes and then dust with powdered sugar.
- Place a clean kitchen towel on top and roll the cake from one end to the other.
- Let it cool completely while rolled.
Filling and Assembly
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped cream filling evenly on top.
- Roll the cake back up, seam-side down on a platter.
- Drizzle with chocolate ganache if desired.
Notes
Allow the cake to cool properly to prevent tearing. Use fresh ingredients for better results. Experiment with flavors as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g
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