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Decadent Chocolate Roll Cake with Creamy Fillings

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A rich and tender chocolate sponge rolled with a luscious cream cheese and whipped cream filling, perfect for an indulgent yet simple dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) whole milk
  • 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy cake removal.
  2. Sift together 1 cup flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 4 large eggs with ¾ cup granulated sugar on high speed for 5-7 minutes until pale, thick, and tripled in volume.
  4. Gently fold in 1 tsp vanilla extract and ⅓ cup whole milk, then slowly mix in 3 tbsp melted butter without deflating the batter.
  5. Carefully fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two additions using a rubber spatula, stopping as soon as flour disappears.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cake springs back lightly and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Invert the warm cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Peel off parchment paper and roll the cake and towel together into a spiral. Let cool completely.
  8. In a chilled bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream with ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  9. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese until combined and fluffy.
  10. Unroll the cooled cake gently and spread the creamy filling evenly over the surface. Roll it back up without the towel, using the parchment overhang if needed.
  11. Wrap the rolled cake tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Roll the cake while warm with a towel to prevent cracking. Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream for fluffier filling. Use a gentle folding motion to keep the sponge airy. If cracks appear during rolling, the cake will still taste delicious. For dairy-free or gluten-free adaptations, substitute cream cheese with plant-based alternatives and all-purpose flour with almond flour respectively.

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