Description
Indulgent cookie dough chocolate roll cake weaves sweet nostalgia with rich chocolate decadence. Silky ganache and crumbly cookie dough create a delightful dessert experience that connects childhood memories with sophisticated baking craft.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) milk
Powdered Sugar (for rolling)
Cookie Dough Filling:
- ½ cup (65 grams) all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- ¼ cup (55 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (45 grams) mini chocolate chips
Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup (180 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter (for shine, optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 10×15-inch baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage with slight overhang.
- Combine cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly whisking to eliminate any potential lumps and create a uniform dry mixture.
- Vigorously whip eggs and sugar using an electric mixer at high speed for 3-4 minutes, transforming the mixture into a light, airy, and pale-colored consistency that doubles in volume.
- Gently incorporate vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and milk into the egg mixture, stirring until completely integrated.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using gentle sweeping motions to maintain the delicate air bubbles, ensuring a smooth and consistent batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the entire surface, creating a thin, uniform layer.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 12 minutes, watching for the cake to become slightly springy and develop a subtle golden edge when touched.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better volume when beating, creating a lighter, fluffier cake texture.
- Use a kitchen towel immediately after baking to roll the cake while warm, preventing cracking and making rolling easier later.
- Dust the towel with cocoa powder instead of flour to maintain the chocolate aesthetic and prevent white residue on the cake.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg