
Chilli Chocolate Swiss Roll
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite way to impress guests is with this chilli chocolate Swiss roll, a show stopping dessert that's surprisingly quick to make. The combination of dark chocolate and chilli peppers creates an exciting flavor that keeps everyone guessing, while the cocoa powder provides wonderful antioxidants. What I love most is that the whole thing comes together in just an hour from start to finish, making it perfect for last minute entertaining without breaking the bank on expensive ingredients. The elegant spiral presentation belies how straightforward the technique actually is, so you'll look like a baking pro even if you're not.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gdark chocolate
- 2 gchilli peppers(diced)
- 100 gcocoa powder
- 150 gsugar
- 100 gbutter
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 120 gall-purpose flour
- 6 gbaking powder
- 4 gsalt
- 100 gchilli chocolate chips
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a high-quality baking sheet for a smooth roll.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Don't forget to whisk well to avoid lumps.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder until well combined.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a creamier batter.
- 4
Gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture, whisking until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix to avoid a dense cake.
- 5
Fold in the diced chilli peppers and chilli chocolate chips.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid crushing the chocolate chips.
- 6
Pour the batter onto the prepared baking tray and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Tip: Check frequently to avoid overcooking.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't skip this step, or the cake will break when unwound.
- 9
Roll the cake in a clean tea towel to cool completely.
Tip: This will help the cake set and make it easier to roll.
- 10
Once cool, spread the confectioners' sugar over the top and roll into a log shape.
Tip: Use a little extra sugar to help the roll stick together.
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