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Chocolate Swiss Roll

Tarla Dalal
29 August, 2016


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A drizzling of chocolate sauce further enhances the appeal of this delicious dessert , making it a treat beyond comparison, especially for chocolate lovers.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
5 Mins
Makes
1 roll ( 7 pieces)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/4 cup chocolate sauce
melted butter for greasing
2 large egg
1/4 cup castor sugar
1/4 cup plain flour (maida)
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
2 tbsp powdered sugar for sprinkling
1/4 cup beaten whipped cream
Method
- Grease a 250 mm. X 150 mm. (10” x 6”) aluminium tin with butter, place a butter paper of the same size over it and again grease the butter paper with butter. Keep aside.
- Combine the eggs and castor sugar in a deep bowl, mix well and beat using an electric beater for 3 to 4 minutes on a medium speed, till it is light and fluffy.
- Add the plain flour, cocoa powder and vanilla essence and mix gently with the help of a spatula.
- Transfer the batter into the greased tin and bake in an pre-heated at 200°c (400°f) for 8 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly.
- Once it is slightly cooled, loosen the sides of the cake using a sharp knife.
- Sprinkle the powdered sugar evenly on a clean, dry surface and invert the cake tin over it. Slowly peel the butter paper and discard it.
- Spread the whipped cream evenly over the cake and roll it gently from one side to the other to form a swiss roll.
- Place the roll on a serving plate and apply the chocolate sauce evenly over it with the help of a palette knife.
- Cut the roll into 7 equal portions using a sharp knife.
- Serve immediately.
Chocolate Swiss Roll recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 142 cal |
Protein | 3.3 g |
Carbohydrates | 16.3 g |
Fiber | 0.5 g |
Fat | 8.2 g |
Cholesterol | 3.6 mg |
Sodium | 15.4 mg |
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Chandni chheda
July 16, 2022, 9:55 a.m.
Look yummy.one can use sour curd,instead of egg

Chandni chheda
Jan. 24, 2021, 10:38 a.m.

Tarla Dalal
Jan. 24, 2021, 10:38 a.m.
Chandni thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes you loved.

juhi
April 5, 2017, 2:04 a.m.

can you make Swiss roll eggless?
Dec. 26, 2012, 1:26 a.m.

Sagar
Nov. 17, 2012, 12:30 p.m.
Chocolate swiss roll.. this is now my favourite recipe.. it so chocolaty and creamy.. Everybody enjoyed this recipe..

Geeta
Feb. 28, 2012, 3:42 p.m.
What can b used instead of egg? This recipe looks very tempting....

Tarla Dalal
Feb. 28, 2012, 3:42 p.m.
Hi Geeta, Try using a sponge made without eggs.