CHOCOLATE-RUM SWISS ROLL

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Make this sweet Swiss roll from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School" for an unforgettable holiday dessert. Also try:Jelly Roll

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
1/4 cup sifted unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for pan
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for pan
Pinch of salt
3 large whole eggs plus 2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled completely
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons light rum
1 1/4 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Prepare oven and baking sheet: Heat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in bottom half. Coat a 12 1/2-by-17 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. Dust with cocoa powder and tap out excess.
  • Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together cocoa powder, flour, and salt in a bowl.
  • Combine eggs and sugar: Bring about 2 inches of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over (not in) simmering water, whisk eggs, yolks, and granulated sugar until sugar has dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with whisk attachment; beat on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. Raise speed to high; beat until mixture is pale and thick, about 4 minutes more.
  • Add dry ingredients: Sift cocoa mixture over egg mixture; using a large rubber spatula, carefully fold. When almost incorporated, pour melted butter down side of bowl; gently fold to combine.
  • Bake: Using an offset spatula, spread batter evenly into prepared sheet. Bake cake until golden brown and springy to the touch, 6 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, dust a clean kitchen towel with cocoa powder. Run a knife around sides of cake. Invert onto prepared towel, and remove parchment.
  • Roll into log and cool: While the sheet cake is still warm, gently roll, starting from one short side, into a log, incorporating the kitchen towel. Let the cake cool completely, rolled. (This will give the cake a "shape memory," so it will be easier to roll again with filling.)
  • Meanwhile, make rum syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the water and 1/4 cup sugar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; add rum, then let cool completely.
  • Fill cake and reroll: Unroll cake. Brush entire surface generously with cooled rum syrup. Whip cream and remaining tablespoon sugar until soft peaks form; spread over cake leaving a 1/2-inch border all around. Roll cake to enclose filling (without towel), starting at a short end. Wrap the towel around rolled cake, securing with clips or clothespins to help retain the shape.
  • Chill and serve: Refrigerate 30 minutes (or up to 3 hours). Dust with cocoa powder, cut into slices with a serrated knife, and serve.

Nusra Tusubira
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This recipe is definitely not for beginners. It requires a lot of patience and skill, but the results are worth it.


Naqqash Ahmad
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The chocolate rum swiss roll was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Maria Espinoza
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be better with a little less sugar.


Emeldah Muonga
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I love the way the chocolate and rum flavors complement each other in this recipe. It's a perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Carolyn A Brown
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chocolate rum swiss roll is so delicious and it's sure to impress your guests.


CreativeMind Ish
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of chocolate and rum.


Nanno Na
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Iyabo
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This is the best chocolate rum swiss roll recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Tanjila Mir
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chocolate rum swiss roll turned out perfectly. I'm so happy with the results!


Naomi hailai
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This recipe is definitely not for beginners. It requires a lot of patience and skill.


Numan Umar
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The chocolate rum swiss roll didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected, but it still tasted good.


FamousBlackberry
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I had a hard time finding the right pan for this recipe, but I eventually found one that worked.


Penelope Snyder
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The chocolate rum swiss roll was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good dessert.


Ashoka Gamage
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Mamun Nur Rashid
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I substituted the rum with coffee liqueur and it was still delicious!


Jaylian Vang
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The chocolate rum swiss roll was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.


Holly Barrett
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


abiola owolabi
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This chocolate rum swiss roll was a delight! The sponge cake was fluffy and moist, and the chocolate and rum filling was rich and decadent. I loved the way the flavors complemented each other.