The chocolate Swiss roll is an evergreen classic, and there hardly ever is a time when it's been a disappointment. It is said to have originated in Central Europe during the 19th century. With its delicate texture and tenderness of the sponge cake layered with rich velvety chocolate , it's a showstopper destined to treat any sweet craving. To make your perfect Swiss roll with an added side of decadent chocolate buttercream frosting, you can follow the recipe, and even experiment with mini Swiss rolls for convenient serving.
Chocolate Swiss Roll:
Ingredients:
- 251 gm flour
- 202 gm sugar
- 103 gm cocoa powder
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 103 ml milk
- 101 ml oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 203 gm butter
- 404 gm sugar
- 101 gm cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp milk or cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 201 gm chocolate chips
- 102 ml cream
Method:
- First, you have to set your oven to 180°C.
- Then, you also have to line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and set it aside to be baked later.
- In a medium bowl, you need to whisk in the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, you need to whisk the egg yolks, milk, oil, and vanilla extract together.
- You have to gradually pour the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture, and whisk everything until the ingredients are very well incorporated.
- Next, you have to whisk the egg whites with a machine whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Then, you are going to fold the egg whites into the batter until the batter is very properly combined.
- After that, you have to pour the batter into the prepared pan, and then smooth out the top.
- You need to bake it for around 12 to 15 minutes.
- Once you remove it from the oven, you have to let it cool down for about five minutes.
- Moving on to the chocolate buttercream frosting, you first have to beat the butter until it becomes creamy.
- Then, you will start pouring some confectioners' sugar and beat the concoction until it's soft.
- To the mixture, you have to pour in the milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, and stir with a spatula.
- You have to melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler method.
- Once the chocolate chips have melted, you can remove them from the heat, and stir in heavy cream until you have a smooth mixture.
- When it comes to assembling the Swiss roll, you need to pick the time when the cake is fully cooled and start by spreading the chocolate ganache filling evenly on top.
- Next, with the help of your fingers, you are going to slowly roll the cake from one end tightly.
- Then, you will position the rolled cake on a serving plate.
- After that, you have to spread the chocolate buttercream frosting evenly over the top and sides.
- Even though it is going to be difficult to resist digging into this delight, you need to refrigerate it for around 45 minutes for it to set, and then you can serve it.
You are advised to roll the cake smoothly by ensuring that it is completely cooled. If your cake cracks while rolling, you can try chilling it for another 10 minutes to make it firm. You can try using various types of ingredients for the ganache filling, and prepare delicacies like the jam Swiss roll or the red velvet Swiss roll. If you want, you can incorporate chopped nuts or fruits into the chocolate buttercream frosting for added texture.
While presenting the chocolate Swiss roll, you can dust it with powdered sugar, or even top it with fresh fruit or chocolate shavings.
For a pumpkin Swiss roll, you can use pumpkin cream cheese filling instead of chocolate ganache. If you're in the mood for a lemon Swiss roll, you have to see to it that the chocolate ganache filling of the Swiss roll should be replaced with a lemon curd filling.
This perfect chocolate Swiss roll is one of those desserts that need precision and patience to make, but it is all worth it when it's done. The sponge cake, chocolate filling, and decadent chocolate buttercream frosting will all combine to make this dessert something special for any of your family occasions or gatherings.