Ultimate Chocolate and Blackberry Roll Cake Recipe

Ultimate Chocolate and Blackberry Roll Cake Recipe

Summary

Indulge in the ultimate Chocolate and Blackberry Roll Cake—a perfect combination of rich chocolate sponge, luscious blackberry filling, and a silky chocolate ganache. This elegant and decadent dessert will impress at any gathering and is surprisingly simple to make.

Prep Time, Cook Time, Total Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours (including cooling and assembly)
• Servings: 10
• Calories per Serving: ~320 kcal

Course & Cuisine

• Course: Dessert
• Cuisine: European, French-inspired

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:

• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons milk

For the Blackberry Filling:

• 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen, thawed)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon butter

Equipment Needed

• Electric mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spatula
• 10×15-inch baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack
• Saucepan

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Sponge

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
3. Add vanilla extract, oil, and milk. Mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.