Chocolate Roulade with Burnt Sugar Italian Meringue Buttercream
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
199 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Chocolate Roulade with Burnt Sugar Italian Meringue Buttercream
Description
This Chocolate Roulade features a thin chocolate sponge made by whisking eggs and sugar to a creamy pale foam, folding in cocoa, flour, and a pinch of salt carefully to retain airiness. Baking in a lined rectangular pan creates a flat cake layer that, once baked and removed from the oven, is immediately turned out onto cocoa-dusted parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow rolling without cracking.
The cake is rolled while still warm to achieve its characteristic spiral shape. The filling is a burnt sugar Italian meringue buttercream made by cooking caster sugar, golden syrup, and water until caramelized, then slowly whisking into whipped egg white and folding in butter to create a smooth, spreadable cream with caramel notes. This buttercream contrasts the light chocolate sponge with a luscious, creamy texture.
The roulade is unrolled, spread with the buttercream, then carefully re-rolled and dusted with cocoa powder for a classic finish. This dessert balances the deep chocolate flavor of the sponge with the nuanced sweetness and creaminess of the burnt sugar buttercream, making it a refined treat for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 3 egg large
- 80 g light brown sugar 3oz
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp milk
- 60 g plain flour ½ cup, all purpose
- 15 g cocoa powder plus extra for dusting, 2 tbs
- salt pinch
- BURNT SUGAR ITALIAN MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM:
- 60 g caster sugar ⅓ cup
- 1 tsp golden syrup
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 egg extra large, white
- 60 g butter at room temperature, cut into small cubes, ½ stick
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 celsius (350 Fahrenheit) and grease and line a 22cm x 33cm (9 x 13 inch) [amazon_link id="B000TT7B86" target="_blank" ]swiss roll tin[/amazon_link] with baking paper.
- Place the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl and whisk with an electric mixer until the mixture is extremely pale and creamy, around 5 minutes.
- Add the oil and milk and gently fold through with a metal spoon or spatula. Sift in the flour, cocoa and salt and fold through gently, being careful not to knock too much air out of the whisked eggs.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and tilt to distribute evenly. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cake has shrunk back a little from the sides and springs back when touched.
- While the cake is in the oven dust baking paper with cocoa and when the cake is done remove from the oven and immediately turn out onto the cocoa dusted baking paper. Remove the baking paper from the back of the cake and immediately, beginning at the narrow end of the cake, roll into a tight roll. Place on a [amazon_link id="B0001MS3DI" target="_blank" ]wire cooling rack[/amazon_link], seam side down, to cool completely.
- To make the Italian buttercream place the sugar, golden syrup and water in a saucepan and mix until well combined. Use a pastry brush to dislodge any stray grains of sugar that have stuck to the side of the saucepan before placing over a high heat. Bring to a rapid boil and add a [amazon_link id="B001FB6IFY" target="_blank" ]candy thermometer[/amazon_link]. Do not stir! Cook until the mixture reaches 160 celsius (320 Fahrenheit) and remove from the heat.
- Place the egg white in the bowl of an [amazon_link id="B00005UP2P" target="_blank" ]electric mixer[/amazon_link] and whisk to soft peaks. With the mixer running, slowly pour the sugar syrup into the bowl, being careful not to touch the whisk, and continue whisking until the mixture cools, around 5 to 10 minutes. Add the butter, one third at a time, and whip until fully incorporated.
- Carefully unroll the cake and spread the buttercream over the chocolate roulade and re-roll. Lightly dust with extra cocoa.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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