Description
A decadent chocolate cake rolled with creamy filling, perfect for birthdays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For filling: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Add water and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- While warm, invert cake onto a towel dusted with powdered sugar and roll up. Let cool.
- For filling, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll cake, spread filling, and reroll. Chill before serving.
Notes
Ensure the cake is rolled while warm to prevent cracking. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 4g