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A close-up of a slice of chocolate sponge roll with a white cream filling and a glossy chocolate glaze being lifted by a metal cake server.

Chocolate Sponge Roll

Craving the perfect Chocolate Sponge Roll? Discover my 40-year chef secret for a light, crack-free cake rolled with rich cream.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup premium cocoa powder
  • 0.33 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (divided)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1.5 cups Heavy whipping cream
  • 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan with a silicone baking mat or greased parchment paper.
  2. In a professional stand mixer, whip the eggs and granulated sugar on high speed for 5-7 minutes until pale and tripled in volume.
  3. Sift the flour, premium cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold into the egg mixture in three batches using a spatula.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cake springs back to the touch.
  5. Immediately invert the hot cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel. Roll the cake and towel together starting from the short end. Let cool completely.
  6. Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  7. Carefully unroll the cooled cake, spread the whipped cream evenly, and re-roll the cake without the towel. Chill for 1 hour before serving.