Chocolate Swiss Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

Chocolate Swiss Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For the Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• For the Chocolate Ganache:
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
   • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
   • Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
   • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
3. Bake the Cake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread it evenly.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
   • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes.
4. Roll the Cake:
   • While the cake is still warm, carefully invert it onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Gently peel off the parchment paper.
   • Starting from the short end, roll the cake up with the towel. Let it cool completely while rolled up.
5. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
   • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
   • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and creamy.
6. Fill and Roll the Cake:
   • Unroll the cooled cake and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.
   • Carefully re-roll the cake without the towel and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
7. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
   • In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until smooth and melted.
8. Glaze the Cake:
   • Pour the chocolate ganache over the rolled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
   • Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to set the ganache.
9. Serve:
   • Slice and serve this delightful chocolate Swiss roll with a delicious cream cheese filling.

Enjoy your Chocolate Swiss Roll with Cream Cheese Filling, perfect for any occasion!