This Chocolate Cake Roll (Swiss Roll) is a light, fluffy chocolate sponge cake rolled with a creamy filling and covered in a rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion, this dessert is as delicious as it is stunning!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Soft & Fluffy Cake – Perfectly spongy and easy to roll.
✔️ Creamy & Rich Filling – A smooth and indulgent center.
✔️ Beautiful & Impressive – Looks fancy but is easy to make!
✔️ Perfect for Any Occasion – A chocolate lover’s dream dessert.
Ingredients for Chocolate Cake Roll
For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:
- All-purpose flour – ¾ cup
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – ¼ cup
- Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Eggs (room temperature) – 4 large
- Granulated sugar – ¾ cup
- Vegetable oil – 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Milk – ¼ cup
For the Filling:
- Heavy whipping cream (cold) – 1 cup
- Powdered sugar – ¼ cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Cream cheese (optional, for stability) – 4 oz
For the Chocolate Ganache (Optional Topping):
- Dark chocolate (chopped) – ¾ cup
- Heavy cream – ½ cup