Indulge your sweet tooth with this Fast N Easy Chocolate Cake Roll, the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers in a hurry! This recipe combines a light and airy chocolate sponge with a luscious whipped cream filling, all rolled up into an elegant spiral that's as delicious as it is stunning. Ready in just 30 minutes of active cooking time, this beginner-friendly recipe uses pantry staples like cocoa powder, eggs, and flour for a fuss-free treat. The clever use of a towel dusted with powdered sugar ensures a flawless roll every time—no cracking, no stress! Perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence, this chocolate cake roll dazzles with its perfectly balanced sweetness and cloud-like texture. Dust with powdered sugar and slice for a showstopping dessert that looks fancy but couldn’t be easier to make!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on high speed until thick and pale (about 3-4 minutes).
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 10 minutes or until the top springs back when gently pressed.
While the cake is baking, lay a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust generously with powdered sugar.
Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, invert it onto the prepared towel and gently peel off the parchment paper. Starting from one short end, roll the cake and towel together into a tight spiral. Allow it to cool completely for about 30 minutes.
While the cake is cooling, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form.
Unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped cream evenly across the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Re-roll the cake (without the towel) and place it seam-side down on a serving platter. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Slice and enjoy your Fast N Easy Chocolate Cake Roll!
Serving size | 835.8 grams (835.8g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2398 |
Total Fat 106.20g | 136% |
Saturated Fat 58.50g | 293% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g | |
Cholesterol 805mg | 268% |
Sodium 1354mg | 59% |
Total Carbohydrate 338.90g | 123% |
Dietary Fiber 23.90g | 85% |
Total Sugars 228.50g | |
Protein 41.20g | 82% |
Vitamin D 147IU | 734% |
Calcium 244mg | 19% |
Iron 17mg | 93% |
Potassium 1310mg | 28% |
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