Ah, you mean a Swiss Chocolate Cake—often called a Swiss Roll style cake: a light, fluffy chocolate sponge rolled with cream or chocolate filling. Here’s a classic recipe that’s easy to make at home:
🍫 Swiss Chocolate Cake (Swiss Roll Style)
Ingredients
Cake
- 4 large eggs
- 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 25 g (¼ cup) cocoa powder
- 65 g (½ cup) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Filling
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 tbsp cocoa powder or melted chocolate for chocolate cream
Optional topping
- Powdered sugar or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
1. Preheat & prep
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a 10×15-inch baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Make the sponge
- Separate eggs: yolks in one bowl, whites in another.
- Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks + sugar until pale and creamy.
- Gently fold in flour + cocoa + baking powder into yolks.
- Carefully fold in egg whites in batches to keep the batter airy.
3. Bake
- Spread batter evenly on the prepared tray.
- Bake 10–12 minutes or until the sponge springs back when touched.
4. Roll the cake
- Immediately after baking, place a clean kitchen towel sprinkled with sugar on top.
- Flip the cake onto the towel, peel off parchment, and roll the cake with the towel inside.
- Let it cool completely rolled—this prevents cracking.
5. Make the filling
- Whip cream with powdered sugar, vanilla, and cocoa/melted chocolate until soft peaks form.
6. Assemble
- Unroll cooled cake.
- Spread cream evenly.
- Roll back up gently, without the towel this time.
7. Finish
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate.
- Chill 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Tips for Success
- Don’t overbake—the sponge must be soft and flexible.
- Folding gently preserves the airiness.
- Use a slightly damp towel if the cake cracks while rolling—it softens edges.
If you want, I can give a chocolate Swiss roll with ganache and toasted nuts, which is extra decadent and bakery-style. It’s a showstopper for parties or desserts.
Do you want me to do that version?
