Ingredients:
For the chocolate roll:
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup milk
For the whipped cream:
– 2 cups heavy whipping cream
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the candied chestnuts:
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 cup and peeled chestnuts, chopped
Instructions:
For the chocolate roll:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until they become pale yellow, light, and frothy.
3. Add in the vanilla extract and beat for another 30 seconds.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add in the dry ingredients to the egg mixture in two batches, alternating with the milk.
6. Whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and immediately invert it onto a clean kitchen towel.
10. Peel off the parchment paper and roll the cake up tightly with the towel.
11. Allow the cake to cool completely while still rolled up.
For the whipped cream:
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until it starts to thicken.
2. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
3. Continue to beat the mixture until it holds stiff peaks.
For the candied chestnuts:
1. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sugar and water.
2. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add in the chopped chestnuts and stir well.
4. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the chestnuts are coated in syrup and the mixture has thickened.
To assemble:
1. Carefully unroll the cooled chocolate cake, remove the towel and spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface.
2. Sprinkle the candied chestnuts over the whipped cream.
3. Re-roll the cake tightly starting at one end and rolling it onto itself.
4. Dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder and serve.
Chocolate roll with whipped cream and candied chestnuts is a dessert that will impress any guest. The combination of rich chocolate and creamy whipped cream is elevated by the addition of the sweet candied chestnuts. With a little patience and attention to detail, anyone can make this dessert and make it a hit at any gathering.