French Silk Cake Roll is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for special occasions. Here is a recipe for you:
Ingredients:
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4 eggs -
1/2 cup granulated sugar -
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder -
1/2 teaspoon salt -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract -
1/2 cup heavy cream -
Powdered sugar, for dusting -
Optional: chocolate shavings or chocolate ganache for decorating
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper. -
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. -
Add in the cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. -
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. -
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. -
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. -
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake is set and springs back when lightly pressed. -
Remove the cake from the oven and dust it with powdered sugar. -
Carefully roll the cake up, starting with the short end, while it is still warm. Let it cool completely while rolled. -
Once cooled, unroll the cake and spread your choice of filling. -
Roll the cake back up and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. -
Optional: decorate the cake with chocolate shavings or chocolate ganache before serving.
Note: you can use different fillings such as whipped cream, chocolate mousse, or fruit jams, use your imagination and enjoy your creation.