Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 large large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- as needed Butter or oil for greasing
- as needed Powdered sugar for dusting
- as needed Whipped cream or frosting for filling
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a jelly roll pan.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the bowl and gently fold to combine.
- Add milk and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cake springs back to the touch.
- Let it cool slightly, then invert onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
Rolling and Filling
- Roll the cake in the towel and let it cool completely.
- Unroll the cake, spread whipped cream or frosting, and roll it back up.
- Shape the roll into a heart shape if desired and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
Notes
Dust the kitchen towel with enough powdered sugar to prevent the cake from sticking. If the cake cracks while rolling, it can be filled and covered with whipped cream or frosting.
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