22/10/2026
🍫 Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake with Cream Filling
A soft, fluffy chocolate sponge cake filled with smooth vanilla whipped cream, rolled into a beautiful spiral, and covered with glossy chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Sponge Cake
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• ¼ cup (60ml) milk
• ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon (4g) baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon (1g) salt
For the Cream Filling
• 1 cup (240ml) cold whipping cream
• ¼ cup (30g) icing sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache
• 200g dark or milk chocolate
• ¾ cup (180ml) whipping cream
For Decoration
• 30g white chocolate
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vegetable oil, if needed to thin the white chocolate
• A little cocoa powder for dusting
• Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Chocolate Sponge
• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a shallow baking tray, approximately 10 × 15 inches, with baking parchment.
• Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
• Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
• Beat the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add half of the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
• In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and fluffy.
• Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture and mix well.
• Fold the sifted dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture until combined.
• Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate batter in batches, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
• Pour the batter into the prepared tray and spread it evenly.
• Bake for 10–14 minutes, or until the sponge springs back lightly when touched.
Roll the Cake
• Place a clean sheet of parchment paper on your work surface and dust lightly with cocoa powder or icing sugar.
• Turn the warm cake onto the prepared parchment and carefully remove the baking paper from the bottom.
• Starting from one short end, gently roll the cake with the parchment inside.
• Leave it rolled until completely cool. This helps the sponge learn to hold its rolled shape.
Prepare the Cream Filling
• Pour the cold whipping cream into a clean mixing bowl.
• Add the icing sugar and vanilla extract.
• Whip until the cream forms firm peaks. Avoid overwhipping.
• Carefully unroll the cooled cake.
• Spread the whipped cream evenly over the sponge, leaving a small border around the edges.
• Roll the cake up again gently, this time without rolling the parchment into the cake.
• Place the cake seam-side down and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to help it set.
Prepare the Chocolate Ganache
• Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl.
• Heat the whipping cream until hot but not boiling.
• Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and leave for 2–3 minutes.
• Stir until the mixture becomes smooth, glossy, and completely melted.
• Allow the ganache to cool slightly until it thickens enough to coat the cake.
Decorate the Swiss Roll
• Place the chilled Swiss roll on a serving plate or wire rack.
• Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake, spreading it to cover the top and sides.
• Melt the white chocolate gently and drizzle it over the chocolate coating.
• Use a toothpick or skewer to create decorative swirls.
• Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating sets.
• Slice with a sharp knife to reveal the beautiful chocolate and cream spiral.
Tips for the Perfect Swiss Roll
• Avoid overbaking: A dry sponge is more likely to crack when rolled.
• Roll while warm: Rolling the sponge while it is still warm helps it develop the right shape.
• Cool completely before filling: Warm cake can melt the whipped cream.
• Use cold whipping cream: Cold cream whips better and holds its shape.
• Chill before slicing: This helps produce neat, beautiful slices.
Storage
• Store the finished Swiss roll in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Because the filling contains whipped cream, keep the cake refrigerated.
• For the best texture, allow each slice to stand at room temperature for about 5–10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your rich, creamy Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake! 🍫🍰