Description
A delicious and romantic cake roll perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a jelly roll pan.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the egg mixture.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before rolling it up in a clean kitchen towel.
- While the cake cools, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the whipped cream evenly, and roll it back up.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Slice and garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to roll the cake while it’s still warm to prevent cracking.
- You can substitute the whipped cream with a vegan alternative for a dairy-free version.
- Feel free to add chocolate shavings or other fruits for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg