Indulge in this sumptuous Chocolate and Almond Swiss Roll, a classic dessert that's perfect for any occasion. This roll features a soft, light chocolate sponge cake filled with a creamy whipped filling, Nutella spread, and chopped almonds. It's then coated in a rich chocolate glaze with more almonds for added crunch. This Swiss roll is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes.
Why You'll Love This
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: The combination of chocolate sponge, Nutella, and chocolate glaze makes for a deeply satisfying chocolate experience.
- Crunchy Almond Texture: The almonds add a delightful crunch, contrasting beautifully with the soft cake and creamy filling.
- Elegant Presentation: This Swiss roll looks as good as it tastes, making it a perfect centerpiece for your dessert table.
- Versatile: Easily adaptable to a parve (non-dairy) version, this recipe can suit various dietary needs.
Ingredients for the Sponge:
- 4 eggs
- 135g sugar (¾ cup)
- 65g flour (½ cup)
- 20g cocoa powder (¼ cup)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Ingredients for the Filling:
- 250ml heavy cream (or non-dairy cream for parve)
- ¼ cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp vanilla pudding powder
- Nutella spread (or parve chocolate spread)
- Chopped almonds
Ingredients for the Glaze:
- 300g milk or dark chocolate
- 80g chopped almonds
- 70g oil
Instructions:
- Prepare the Sponge:
- Grease a 37x46 cm oven tray and line with baking paper.
- In a mixer with a whisk attachment, beat eggs with salt, gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gently fold in sifted flour, cocoa, and baking powder.
- Spread evenly in the tray and bake at 180°C (356°F) for about 12 minutes. Cover with a towel to cool.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Whip cream, milk, and powdered sugar until it starts to thicken, then add pudding powder and continue until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the Roll:
- Turn the cooled sponge onto baking paper, remove the tray paper, and spread with cream, Nutella, and almonds.
- Roll tightly from the narrow side and refrigerate.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- Melt chocolate and oil together, then mix in almonds.
- Carefully pour over the chilled roll, ensuring even coverage.
- Refrigerate until set.
Enjoy your Chocolate and Almond Swiss Roll, a delightful dessert for any occasion!
For the parve version, use non-dairy cream for the filling and a parve chocolate spread in place of Nutella.