Description
A rich and festive chocolate sheet cake rolled with a creamy filling, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- Optional: coffee or peppermint extract for flavoring
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Chocolate shavings or crushed peppermint (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
- Merge Wet and Dry Mixes: Gradually add the dry mixture to the egg mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Spread Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Roll the Cake: Invert the cake onto a dusted kitchen towel, peel off parchment, and roll tightly in the towel. Let it cool completely.
- Make the Filling: Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Sweeten and flavor as desired.
- Unroll and Fill: Once cool, unroll the cake and spread whipped cream filling, leaving a border. Optionally add crushed peppermint or chocolate shavings.
- Roll It Back Up: Re-roll the cake without the towel, seam side down.
- Frost and Decorate: Frost the outside with remaining whipped cream; decorate with cocoa, chocolate shavings, or festive touches.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least an hour before slicing.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Don’t skip the dusting of powdered sugar when rolling the cake to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Yule Log, Christmas Dessert, Holiday Cake, Chocolate Cake