Orange Chocolate Roulade
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This orange chocolate roulade is my go to dessert when I want something elegant but don't have all day in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, which makes it perfect for weeknight entertaining. The citrus and chocolate combination is absolutely magical, and I love that the orange juice adds natural brightness while bringing some vitamin C to the table. What really won me over is how simple the technique is once you get the hang of rolling it up. Even my less confident baker friends have nailed this one on their first try.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 gsalt
- 120 mlorange juice
- 20 gorange zest
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
- 120 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 2large eggs
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 50 gorange marmalade
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the melted butter and whisk until combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Add the orange juice mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Tip: Be careful not to develop the gluten in the flour.
- 5
Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- 6
Pour the batter into a greased 20cm x 20cm x 5cm baking dish.
Tip: Make sure to grease the dish well to prevent the cake from sticking.
- 7
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the dish for 5 minutes.
- 9
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Use a spatula to loosen the cake from the dish.
- 10
Once the cake is cool, spread a layer of orange marmalade on top.
Tip: This will help keep the cake moist and add a tangy flavor.
- 11
Roll the cake into a tight log and slice into 4 equal pieces.
Tip: Use a serrated knife to get a clean cut.
- 12
Serve and enjoy!
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