Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a jelly roll pan (10x15 inches) by lightly spraying with baking spray and lining with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the egg yolks, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour mixture to the egg yolk mixture and stir until combined.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until smooth.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 15-18 minutes until it springs back gently to touch.
- Dust a kitchen towel with cocoa powder while the cake is baking.
- Once baked, let the cake rest for 2 minutes, then invert it onto the prepared towel and remove the parchment paper.
- Roll the cake up in the towel and let it cool completely.
Filling and Glazing
- Prepare your filling of choice, such as Ermine icing or whipped cream.
- Once the cake is cool, unroll it carefully and spread the filling evenly before rolling it back into a log.
- Transfer the roll to a wax-paper lined platter and refrigerate.
- For the glaze, combine melted chocolate chips and shortening in a heatproof bowl. Microwave until melted, then pour over the roll.
- Refrigerate until the glaze hardens, then slice and serve.
Notes
Use fresh eggs for better whipping results. Be generous with cocoa when dusting the towel for flavor.
