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Giant Swiss Cake Roll

This Giant Swiss Cake Roll is a stunning dessert! A light chocolate sponge filled with marshmallow cream and draped in rich ganache.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/4 cup dark or Dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unflavored vegetable shortening room temperature
  • 8 ounces marshmallow fluff
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted (more as needed)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream to whip and pour over the cake
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter cut into cubes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on high speed until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Add vanilla and espresso powder, mixing well.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture gently using a rubber spatula.
  5. Melt unsalted butter and dark chocolate together until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, then fold into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and immediately turn it out onto a towel dusted with powdered sugar, rolling it tightly. Let cool.
  8. Beat together butter, shortening, marshmallow fluff, and powdered sugar for the filling. Add heavy cream and mix until smooth.
  9. Unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly. Roll it back up without the towel, seam-side down.
  10. Melt remaining chocolate, salted butter, and cream for the ganache until smooth. Pour over the rolled cake.
  11. Chill the cake roll for at least 30 minutes to set the ganache. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Customize the filling with flavors like peppermint or citrus zest.
  • Wrap leftovers tightly to keep fresh for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze the unfilled cake roll for up to 2 months for later use.