Chocolate Swiss Roll (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 teaspoon baking powder.
02 - 1/4 cup cocoa powder.
03 - 4 large eggs.
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
08 - 2 tablespoons melted butter.
09 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting.
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar.
11 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened.
12 - 4 tablespoons powdered sugar.
13 - 4 tablespoons butter, softened.
14 - 2/3 cup chocolate chips.
15 - 3-4 tablespoons milk.
16 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream.

# Instructions:

01 - Set up your oven to 350°F and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving some extra hanging over.
02 - Mix cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and flour together until they look even.
03 - Whisk together sugar and eggs in a separate bowl until it’s pale and thick.
04 - Carefully add vanilla and melted butter to the egg mix, stirring gently.
05 - Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mix until everything’s blended nicely.
06 - Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pan and bake for exactly 11 minutes.
07 - Generously sprinkle a clean tea towel with powdered sugar while your cake bakes.
08 - Flip the hot cake onto the prepared towel and peel off the parchment paper carefully.
09 - Starting at one of the short ends, roll up the warm cake in the towel immediately.
10 - Let the rolled-up cake sit on the counter and cool completely. This will take about 2 hours.
11 - Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla together until the mixture is smooth.
12 - Unroll the cooled cake gently, spread the filling evenly, and leave a small border around the edges.
13 - Roll the cake back up tightly (without the towel) and wrap it snugly in plastic wrap.
14 - Let the wrapped cake chill in the fridge for at least an hour so the filling firms up.
15 - For the ganache, melt the chocolate with cream and mix in powdered sugar and milk until it’s pourable.

# Notes:

01 - Looks fancy on the table.
02 - Can be prepared ahead of time.
03 - Uses a traditional method.
04 - Great choice for hosting guests.

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