Easy Chocolate Cake Roll Recipe

Looking for an easy and delicious chocolate cake roll recipe? This is the perfect recipe for you! It’s simple to follow, and the results are sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Let the cake cool for a few minutes in the pan, then invert onto a clean kitchen towel that has been dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully roll up the cake, starting with the short end, and let it cool completely.
6. Once the cake is cool, unroll it and spread the filling evenly over the surface. Roll up the cake again and slice it into 1-inch pieces.

FILLING

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate ganache (see below)

TO MAKE THE GANACHE

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
3. Let the ganache cool slightly, then spread it over the filling.

Storage

The cake rolls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate for the cake and ganache.
• If you don’t have a jelly roll pan, you can use a 9×13-inch baking pan. Just be sure to line the pan with parchment paper before adding the batter.
• If you’re not comfortable rolling up the cake while it’s still warm, let it cool completely before filling and rolling it.
• The cake rolls can also be frozen. Just wrap them individually in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Pros

• Easy to follow recipe
• Delicious and moist cake
• Perfect for any occasion

Tips

• Use a good quality chocolate cake mix.
• Use a rolling pin to roll out the cake.
• Be careful not to overbake the cake.

Summary

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