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Coffee Swiss Roll

A light, fluffy cake filled with rich coffee flavor and creamy goodness, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Coffee
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 4 large eggs
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • 30 g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
For the filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • to taste Chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Grease the paper lightly to avoid sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy (approximately 5-7 minutes).
  3. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gradually fold this mixture into the egg mixture, using a gentle hand to avoid deflating the batter.
  4. Carefully fold in the cooled brewed coffee until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
  2. Once baked, remove from the oven and immediately invert it onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Remove the parchment paper and roll the cake up with the towel, starting from one of the short sides. Let it cool completely.
Assembling
  1. In a separate bowl, whip together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. Unroll the cooled cake gently. Spread the whipped cream filling evenly across the cake, leaving a small border around the edges.
  3. Roll the cake back up (without the towel this time) and place seam-side down on a serving platter.
  4. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs for better aeration. Adjust the coffee levels to your taste, and consider different fillings like chocolate ganache or fruit preserves to mix things up. Store tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to a month, slicing before freezing for convenience.