Chocolate Roulade
Chocolate Roulade is a light, flourless chocolate dessert made with a soft sponge rolled around a creamy filling. This elegant chocolate roulade recipe delivers rich cocoa flavor with an airy texture, making it a perfect gluten-free dessert for special occasions, dinner parties, or indulgent treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 4 eggs (separated)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a rectangular baking tray with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate gently and let it cool slightly.
- Whisk egg yolks with half the sugar until thick and pale, then mix in melted chocolate.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks, then gradually add remaining sugar and whisk to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture in batches.
- Spread batter evenly in the tray and bake for 10–12 minutes until just set.
- Turn the sponge onto parchment dusted with cocoa powder and peel off the baking paper. Let cool.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Spread cream over the sponge evenly.
- Carefully roll the sponge into a log using parchment to guide it.
- Dust with cocoa powder and decorate with fresh berries if desired.
- Chill for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Roll the sponge while slightly warm to reduce cracking.Do not overbake to maintain flexibility and softness.Fold egg whites gently to keep the mixture airy.Small cracks are normal and add rustic charm
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/chocolate-roulade/
