Chocolate Almond Cream Cake Roll
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with a nutty almond twist, featuring a fluffy sponge cake filled with creamy almond whipped topping.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 4 large large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder rich and dark
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream luxuriously creamy
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for that hint of sweetness
- 1 teaspoon almond extract for that nutty note
Garnish
- Sliced almonds for a delightful garnish
- Powdered sugar for a final touch of elegance
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until thick and pale. Stir in the almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
- While the cake bakes, lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust it with powdered sugar.
- Once baked, invert the cake onto the powdered sugar-dusted towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Starting at one end, gently roll the cake and towel together. Let it cool completely in this rolled position.
Filling and Assembly
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and almond extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cake is cool, carefully unroll it and spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface.
- Roll the cake back up (without the towel) and place it on a serving platter, seam side down. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, garnish with sliced almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Ensure heavy cream is chilled before whipping. If the cake cracks slightly, a generous layer of whipped cream will hide imperfections. Feel free to experiment with flavors like vanilla extract.