Chocolate Roll Cake (Banh Cuon Chocolate)

3 min


Ingredients :

🍳 5 large eggs (room temperature)

🍬3/4 cup sugar (divided)

🌾 1/4 cup vegetable oil

🥛 1/4 cup milk (whole, low-fat, or alternative)

🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍰 3/4 cup cake flour

🍫 1/4 cup cocoa powder

🥄 1 tsp baking powder

🥄 1/2 tsp baking soda

🧂 1/4 tsp salt

🍋 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

🍚 2 Tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)

💧 1/4 cup water

🥄 2 tsp unflavored gelatin

🥛 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)

🍚 1 cup powdered sugar

How to Prepare

Preheat & Line Pan:

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).

Line a 12×18 inch sheet pan with parchment paper.

Prepare the Cake Batter:

Separate egg yolks and whites.

Beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until pale yellow and thick.

Add vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract; mix well.

Sift cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add in thirds to the egg yolk mixture.

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy, then gradually add 1/4 cup sugar; beat to stiff peaks.

Fold egg whites into the batter in thirds.

Bake the Cake:

Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Check doneness with a light touch or a toothpick.

Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel and roll up to cool completely.

Prepare the Cream Filling:

Chill mixing bowl and whisk.

Dissolve gelatin in water, then cool to 85°F (29°C).

Beat heavy cream until thick, add powdered sugar, and continue beating.

Add cooled gelatin and mix until stiff peaks form.

Assemble the Cake:

Unroll the cooled cake, spread with cream filling, and re-roll.

Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Serve:

Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder.

Cut into slices and serve with fresh berries.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Time & Nutritional Information

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Resting Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 42 minutes

Calories: 337 kcal per serving

Servings: 12