Description
This luxurious chocolate hazelnut roll cake is a delightful dessert that blends rich chocolate flavor with creamy hazelnut spread, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hazelnut spread
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- Chocolate ganache or frosting
- Chocolate hazelnut truffles (e.g., Ferrero Rocher) for decoration
- Chocolate sandwich cookies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with half the sugar until pale and thick. Stir in vanilla extract. In another bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites. Add the dry ingredients, folding carefully to maintain volume.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and spread evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Roll the Cake: While hot, turn the cake onto a clean tea towel dusted with cocoa powder. Gently peel off the parchment paper, then roll the cake with the towel. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare Filling: Mix the hazelnut spread with heavy cream until smooth. Carefully unroll the cooled cake and spread the mixture evenly. Add a layer of whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.
- Re-roll the Cake: Roll the cake back up tightly without the towel. Place it seam side down on a serving platter.
- Frost the Cake: Cover the roll with chocolate ganache or your preferred frosting. Decorate with chocolate hazelnut truffles and chocolate sandwich cookies.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better volume.
- Use a serrated knife to slice the roll for cleaner cuts.
- Store the cake in the fridge to set the frosting before serving.
- Garnish with extra chopped hazelnuts for added texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg