How to Make Chocolate Roll I - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things in life as satisfying as sinking your teeth into a decadent chocolate dessert. And when it comes to chocolate desserts, the Chocolate Roll I is a classic that never fails to impress. This sweet treat is not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious, making it the perfect choice for any occasion, whether it’s a special celebration or just a craving for something sweet.

Made with a light and fluffy chocolate sponge cake and filled with a creamy and rich ch...

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Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 to 15 - inch jelly roll

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line one 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease and flour lightly.
  • Separate the eggs. Beat the whites with the cream of tartar until stiff. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar.
  • Sift the remaining sugar, cocoa, and flour together. Beat the egg yolks until thick and fold the flour mixture into them. Stir in vanilla. (The egg yolk mixture will be very stiff). Carefully fold the egg yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites. Evenly spread the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Let cake cool for 5 minutes. Turn cake onto a towel sprinkled with confectioner's sugar, peel off parchment paper and roll cake up with the towel. Let cake cool completely. Unroll cake and spread with the whipped cream. Roll again. Serve with Foamy Butter Sauce or Fudge Sauce. For variation, you can add 2 tablespoons of rum or your favorite liqueur to the whipped cream. Serves 8.
  • Nutrition

    128 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 22mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 51mg