Flourless chocolate roll
Description
It goes perfectly with tea and coffee. If you replace icing sugar with a sugar substitute, the roll will be lower in calories. Instead of banana in the filling, you can add any berries or pieces of fruit. You can serve it with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Gather the ingredients you need to make a flourless roll.
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Step 2
In a deep bowl, crack the chicken eggs, add salt, and beat until the eggs are light and fluffy.
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Step 3
Add powdered sugar to the eggs.
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Step 4
Whisk for a few more minutes until the mixture increases in volume.
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Step 5
Add the sifted cocoa powder, cornstarch, and baking powder to the egg mixture.
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Step 6
Gently fold the dough with a spatula.
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Step 7
Pour the dough onto a baking sheet lined with silicone-coated parchment paper. Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 13–15 minutes.
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Step 8
Take out the finished baked sponge cake.
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Step 9
Roll it into a roll right away and leave it for 20–30 minutes.
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Step 10
For the cream, combine the cream, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Whisk until smooth.
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Step 11
Unroll the cooled roulade and spread it in an even layer of cream.
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Step 12
Arrange the bananas along the edge.
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Step 13
Roll up into a roulade.
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Step 14
Wrap the roll in parchment paper and plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours to set.
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Step 15
Take the finished roll out and remove the plastic wrap. Transfer it to a plate or board and, if you like, dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
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Step 16
Cut the roulade into slices and serve.