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Decadent Dubai Chocolate Roll Cake Recipe

4.6 from 117 reviews

This Dubai Chocolate Roll Cake features a light and fluffy chocolate sponge cake rolled with a rich and creamy filling, all glazed with a luscious chocolate coating. Perfectly chilled before serving, this dessert offers a delightful combination of textures and intense chocolate flavor, making it an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Sponge Cake

  • 4 large eggs
  • 100g granulated sugar
  • 75g all-purpose flour
  • 25g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Cream Filling

  • 200ml heavy cream
  • 50g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Glaze

  • 100g dark chocolate
  • 50ml heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chocolate Sponge Cake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light, fluffy, and tripled in volume. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, preserving as much air as possible. Spread the batter evenly on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Roll the Cake: While the cake is still warm, carefully invert it onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment paper and roll the cake gently with the towel to form the shape, then let it cool completely.
  3. Prepare the Cream Filling: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fill and Re-roll the Cake: Unroll the cooled sponge cake gently. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface, then carefully roll the cake back up without the towel, ensuring the filling stays inside.
  5. Make the Chocolate Glaze: Heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour it over chopped dark chocolate and butter in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  6. Glaze the Cake: Place the rolled cake on a wire rack with a tray underneath. Pour the chocolate glaze evenly over the cake, covering it completely. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours to set the glaze and enhance the flavors.
  7. Serve: Slice the chilled chocolate roll cake and serve immediately for a rich, decadent dessert experience.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature eggs for the sponge.
  • Chilling the cake after glazing helps the flavors meld and makes slicing easier.
  • Use a sharp serrated knife for clean slices.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the filling and glaze to your preference.
  • Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered tightly.

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