Light & Fluffy Delight! Japanese Chocolate Swiss Roll!
Introduction
Treat yourself to a delicate and melt-in-your-mouth experience with this Japanese Chocolate Swiss Roll. Light, airy, and infused with rich chocolate flavor, this Japanese dessert is the perfect balance of softness and sweetness. It’s a delightful twist on the traditional Swiss roll, offering an elegant touch to your dessert table.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:
- 4 large eggs
- 100g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 60g (1/4 cup) all-purpose flour
- 20g (2 tbsp) cocoa powder
- 30g (2 tbsp) milk
- 30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Filling:
- 200g (7 oz) heavy whipping cream
- 100g (1/2 cup) dark chocolate (about 60-70% cocoa), chopped
- 1-2 tbsp powdered sugar (to taste)
For the Decoration (optional):
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional)
This recipe makes a light, fluffy chocolate sponge cake that rolls up beautifully and pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate cream filling. Enjoy!
Treat yourself to this dreamy dessert—a delicate, airy chocolate sponge cake rolled with luscious whipped cream and fresh strawberries! So irresistible, it’ll be gone in no time!
Cake Highlights: Ultra-soft chocolate sponge
Cream of Tartar (or lemon juice!) for a flawless meringue
Filled with whipped cream & fresh strawberries
How to Make It: Whip yolks with sugar until pale and fluffy. Fold in dry ingredients.
Prepare meringue and gently incorporate it into the yolk mixture.
Bake at 175ºC for 13-15 minutes, then let it cool.
Whip the cream, slice the strawberries, spread the filling, and roll it up!
Chill for 45 minutes before serving.
Enjoy a taste of Japanese baking perfection!
Conclusion
This Japanese Chocolate Swiss Roll is an irresistibly light and fluffy treat that will melt in your mouth with every bite. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this roll is sure to impress with its soft texture and rich chocolate filling. A true delight for chocolate lovers!