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Chocolate Cake Roll

Decadent Chocolate Cake Roll with Creamy Delight Inside

This Chocolate Cake Roll is a delightful blend of rich chocolate and creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed cocoa for milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Table salt works well
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil Melted coconut oil as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Almond extract for a unique twist
  • 1/3 cup Milk (or coffee) Almond milk or coffee for dairy-free option
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Substitute with vegan cream cheese for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Plant-based whipping cream for vegan option

Equipment

  • oven
  • Jelly Roll Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Mix in vegetable oil, vanilla, and milk until just combined.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes until springs back when touched.
  7. Roll the warm cake in a kitchen towel dusted with cocoa powder and let cool.
  8. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar, then incorporate vanilla and heavy cream until stiff peaks.
  9. Unroll cooled cake carefully, spread filling, and reroll without the towel.
  10. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with ganache before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the filling to avoid sogginess. Roll gently while warm to prevent cracking.

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