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Chocolate Cake Roll with Creamy Filling & Rich Ganache

A soft chocolate sponge cake rolled with creamy vanilla filling and topped with glossy chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Sponge Cake
  • 4 eggs large
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Creamy Filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chopped
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale.
  3. Fold in sifted dry ingredients gently.
  4. Spread batter evenly and bake 10–12 minutes.
  5. Roll cake in a cocoa-dusted towel while warm. Cool completely.
  6. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla. Spread on cake.
  7. Roll cake back up and prepare ganache.
  8. Pour ganache over cake and chill before serving.

Notes

Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking.