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Double Chocolate Ganache Swiss Roll

A light, delicate chocolate sponge rolled with a rich chocolate ganache filling. A chocolate lovers dream dessert.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Chocolate Sponge

  • 1/2 cup of all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup of natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • a pinch of salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil

Whipped Chocolate Ganache

  • 3/4 cup of heavy cream
  • 8 ounces of semisweet, milk chocolate or a combination of both, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar

Garnishes

  • confectioners sugar
  • cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°
  • Grease a 10”x15” jelly roll pan or rimmed baking sheet with butter or your favorite non-stick spray and line the base with parchment paper 

Make the sponge…

  • Sift 1/2 cup of all purpose flour, 1/4 cup of natural unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder and a pinch of salt into a bowl, discard any hard bits and set aside for now
  • Combine 4 large eggs and 2/3 cup of granulated sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until thick, frothy and a pale yellow color 
  • Add a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of olive oil and beat until completely incorporated 
  • Add the sifted dry ingredients and gently fold into the whipped egg mixture until fully combined 
  • Spread the batter evenly over the greased and lined pan
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 10 minutes 
  • While the sponge is baking, lay a thin kitchen towel on your counter and dust generously with confectioners sugar 
  • When the cake is baked, carefully invert it onto the towel and discard the parchment paper 
  • Roll the sponge up tightly in the towel starting at the short end and place onto a cooling rack until it cools to room temperature 

Make the whipped chocolate ganache filling…

  • Warm 3/4 cup of heavy cream until steaming either over medium heat or in the microwave 
  • Place 8 ounces of roughly chopped chocolate in a large bowl and pour the hot heavy cream over 
  • Leave undisturbed for 5 minutes 
  • Stir the chocolate and cream until smooth and shiny 
  • Set the mixture aside to cool for about 30 minutes (stir the mixture every 10 minutes to keep it smooth)
  • After the mixture has cooled, whip with an electric hand mixer until thick and fluffy
  • Optionally, add 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar if a sweeter filling is desired 

Assemble the swiss roll…

  • Once the sponge is fully cooled, carefully unroll it and transfer it from the towel onto a sheet of plastic wrap
  • Spread the chocolate cream filling evenly over the sponge leaving a small boarder around the edges 
  • Re-roll the sponge and wrap tightly in plastic wrap
  • Chill until fully chilled and set 

Garnish and serve…

  • Once the roll is fully set, unwrap and discard the plastic wrap 
  • Garnish with a dusting of confectioners sugar and/or cocoa powder, slice into 1 inch slices and enjoy!