Description
A festive chocolate sponge rolled with zesty orange cream and topped with rich ganache and chocolate orange slices.
Ingredients
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- 4 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Orange zest
- 1 tsp Orange extract
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 4 oz Dark chocolate (for ganache)
- 1/4 cup Butter
- Chocolate orange slices (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy, then fold in flour and cocoa powder.
- Spread batter evenly and bake for 10–12 minutes until springy.
- Roll warm sponge in a towel dusted with powdered sugar; let cool.
- Whip cream with orange zest and extract until stiff.
- Unroll the cake, spread the orange cream, and roll tightly again.
- Cover with chocolate ganache, chill, and decorate with chocolate orange slices before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the sponge is rolled while warm to prevent cracking.
- Chill the ganache before spreading for a smoother finish.
- Use fresh orange zest for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg