Log Cake Roll
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Category
Dessert/Cake
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
32 minutes
Calories
275
Welcome to our baking channel, where today we're thrilled to share with you our Ultimate Log Cake Roll Recipe – a chocolate and berries delight that combines rich flavors with elegant presentation.
Whether you're looking to impress at a holiday dinner or simply want to indulge in a decadent treat, this log cake roll, with its creamy filling and fresh berry topping, is the perfect choice.
In this video, we'll walk you through:
- How to create a soft, cocoa-infused cake base that rolls up perfectly without cracking.
- Tips for whipping up a light, yet rich, cream filling that balances the chocolate beautifully.
- Techniques for covering your cake roll in a silky chocolate glaze for that ultimate luxury.
- Decorating with fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and a sprinkle of coconut flakes to make this dessert a feast for the eyes.
Ingredients
- Eggs: 4 large (about 55g each)
- Vegetable Oil: 36g
- Milk: 52g
- Cake Flour: 45g (low protein, 7-9% protein)
- Cocoa Powder: 15g
- Granulated Sugar: 60g
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tbsp
- Lemon Juice: 1 tbsp
- Heavy Cream: 180g
- Granulated Sugar: 25g
- Milk: 40g
- Chocolate Chips: 50g
- Heavy Cream: 80g
- Granulated Sugar: 10g
- Fresh Berries (Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry)
- Coconut Flakes
- Oven
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Sifter
- Spatula
- Icing Spatula
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Baking Tray (28*28*2.6 cm)
- Parchment Paper or Non-stick Baking Mat
- Cooling Rack
- Piping Bag
- Saucepan (for melting chocolate)
Cake:
Filling:
Cover:
Topping:
Kitchen Tools
Directions
Preparing the Cake:
Egg Separation: Carefully separate eggs. Place whites in a clean, chilled bowl and yolks in another.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Blend vegetable oil and milk in a bowl. Sift in cake flour and cocoa powder; mix until smooth. Incorporate egg yolks.
Preheat Oven: Set to 302℉(150℃). Line baking tray with parchment or a baking mat.
Making Meringue:
Whip Egg Whites: Beat egg whites with lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sugar to soft peaks.
Fold: Gently combine whipped egg whites with the batter, maintaining airiness.
Baking:
Bake: Spread batter on the tray, smooth out, and bake for 32 minutes. Let cool before removing from the pan.
Preparing the Cover:
Chocolate Cover: Melt chocolate chips with hot milk. Let set in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Filling and Topping:
Whip Cream: Beat heavy cream and sugar until thickened for filling, reserve some for topping.
Assemble: Spread whipped cream on the cake, roll tightly, cover with chocolate. Chill until set.
Decorating:
Decorate: Slice the roll, top with reserved whipped cream, berries, and coconut flakes.
Recipe Video
Recipe Note
Notes and Tips:
- Sifting: Ensures a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Folding Technique: Preserves the meringue's airiness for a fluffy cake.
- Cooling: Essential for easy handling during assembly.
- Chocolate Cover: Should be spreadable but not runny.
Enjoy creating and serving this Log Cake Roll, a show-stopping dessert that pairs the rich taste of chocolate with the tartness of fresh berries, all wrapped in a soft, fluffy cake.
