Chocolate Roll (Best Recipe)
Description
This roll can be prepared not only as a treat to serve with tea or coffee, but also as a dessert for a festive table—it looks absolutely stunning when sliced. The chocolate aroma will delight any sweet tooth, but if desired, you can add some orange zest or vanilla to the batter for an incredible fragrance. For the filling, I recommend using whipped cream beaten to stiff peaks or very thick sour cream whipped together with cottage cheese—this will make the roll wonderfully tender. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan. Pour the cocoa into a bowl, add the hot oil, and mix. Add salt, 30 grams of sugar, and mix again.
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Step 2
2. Add water; the mixture will thicken. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually add the sifted flour in several batches and mix the dough until smooth.
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Step 3
3. Beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar using a mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the beaten egg whites to the chocolate batter in small portions, mixing gently with a spatula. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the batter onto it.
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Step 4
4. Lift the pan several times and tap it against the table to release any unwanted air. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 14 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Soak the cake layer with grape syrup or jam. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream over the cake layer and roll it up into a log. Wrap the log in parchment paper and refrigerate for 20 minutes.