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Chocolate Mocha Swiss Rolls.

Chocolate Mocha Swiss Rolls: 9 Decadent, Bold Slices


  • Author: lisa
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chocolate Mocha Swiss Rolls are light chocolate sponge rolls filled with smooth mocha ganache and sliced into neat portions.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups extra bitter chocolate
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, corn starch, and baking soda.
  3. Warm the eggs in a bain-marie over simmering water.
  4. Add the sugar in a slow stream while you beat the eggs.
  5. Whisk by hand until the mixture feels warm.
  6. Move the mixture to an electric mixer bowl and whisk on high speed until it turns light, fluffy, and ribbon-like.
  7. Gently fold in the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula.
  8. Spread the batter evenly on a parchment-lined baking tray with an offset spatula.
  9. Bake for about 20 minutes.
  10. Cool the sponge on a rack, then cover it with a clean kitchen towel to keep it moist.
  11. Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie.
  12. Bring the milk to a boil in a small saucepan.
  13. Remove it from the heat, whisk in the instant coffee, and let it infuse for 3 minutes.
  14. Pour the milk over the melted chocolate and stir gently until smooth.
  15. Remove the ganache from the bain-marie and let it cool for 1 hour.
  16. Whisk the mocha ganache to a soft consistency.
  17. Place the sponge on a flat work surface.
  18. Spread the ganache evenly over the sponge.
  19. Roll the sponge tightly from one end while you remove the parchment paper.
  20. Place the roll on a baking tray and freeze it for 30 minutes.
  21. Move the roll to a cutting board and slice it into 1-inch to 1 1/4-inch portions.
  22. Place the slices on a platter and dust them with icing sugar.

Notes

  • You can add drained brandied cherries before rolling the sponge.
  • Use a clean kitchen towel to keep the sponge soft while it cools.
  • Slice the roll with a sharp knife for clean pieces.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 24 g
  • Sodium: 85 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

Keywords: Chocolate Mocha Swiss Rolls, chocolate roulade, mocha ganache, chocolate sponge, Swiss roll, dessert roll