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Chocolate Swiss Roll

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This Chocolate Swiss Roll features a light, airy cocoa sponge wrapped around a smooth chocolate-hazelnut whipped cream filling. Elegant yet simple to make, it’s a classic dessert that looks impressive and tastes indulgent without being heavy.

Ingredients

Cooking spray

¼ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup cocoa powder, plus more for dusting

¼ tsp salt

⅛ tsp baking soda

3 large eggs

¼ cup white sugar

½ tsp vanilla extract

2 ½ tbsp melted butter

Filling:

¾ cup heavy cream

2 tsp powdered sugar

½ tsp vanilla extract

⅛ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Spray a jelly roll or rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. Make the batter: In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 5 minutes until thick and pale. Mix in vanilla, then gently fold in dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with melted butter.
  3. Bake the cake: Spread batter evenly in prepared pan (less than ¼ inch thick). Bake 8–9 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan.
  4. Roll the cake: Flip the cooled cake onto a new parchment sheet, peel off the original, and roll the cake gently using the parchment as a guide. Refrigerate for 2 hours to set the shape.
  5. Make the filling: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until medium peaks form. Fold in chocolate-hazelnut spread until smooth.
  6. Assemble: Unroll the cake carefully, spread the filling evenly, and re-roll. Dust the top with cocoa powder.
  7. Serve: Slice with a serrated knife, wiping between cuts for clean slices. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Roll the cake while still slightly pliable to prevent cracking.

Use parchment paper and a light coat of spray to avoid sticking.

For added flavor, mix orange zest or espresso powder into the filling.

Dust with powdered sugar or top with berries for a festive presentation.

Best served chilled; can be frozen for up to one month.

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