DROMTARTA - SWEDISH CHOCOLATE DREAM CAKE

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A jelly roll w/a delicious filling. The filling is much creamier if made w/an electric mixer. From "Classic Scandinavian Cooking" by Nika Hazelton.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa (preferably Dutch type)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup granulated sugar
confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup cocoa (preferably Dutch type)
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons rum or 3 tablespoons cognac

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cake:.
  • Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  • Combine eggs, water and vanilla and beat until thick and lemon-colored. Add granulated sugar gradually (1 tbsp at a time) and beat thoroughly after each addition.
  • Slowly sift flour mixture into egg mixture and fold in carefully, but thoroughly.
  • Grease a 15x10 in jelly-roll pan and line w/waxed paper. Spread batter evenly in pan and bake 30 minutes or till cake tests done. Touch cake lightly w/fingertip. If the dough springs back quickly, the cake is done.
  • Sprinkle a kitchen towel heavily with confectioner's sugar . Turn cake onto kitchen towel and peel off waxed paper. Trim off any crisp edges. Roll warm cake lengthwise in towel into a roll. Cool on rack, seam side down.
  • Filling - Cream butter with egg yolk and cocoa. Beat in sugar gradually, alternating w/rum. Keep at room temp for spreading.
  • Cake Assembly - Unroll cake and spread with filling. Reroll and refrigerate till serving time.

Okugba Ajiri Emmanuel
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I'm not a big chocolate fan, but this cake looks so tempting.


MD:MASUM BILLAL
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This cake is on my to-bake list. It looks so good!


Jackson Amos
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I can't wait to try this cake! It looks so delicious.


Matthew Chow
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This cake is amazing! It's the best chocolate cake I've ever had.


Atikur Kazi
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This cake is a keeper! I'll be making it for years to come.


Nancy Rori
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect chocolate cake.


Marvin Denison
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This cake is so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


myla Debra
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I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert.


AngelinBluejeans Imvu
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This cake is so light and fluffy. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Sorcha Hannon
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The chocolate flavor in this cake is amazing! It's so rich and decadent.


Another
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because.


tyrique tv
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I love how easy this cake is to make. I can whip it up in no time, and it always turns out great.


RK Rasel babu
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This cake is so delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and intense, and the frosting is light and fluffy.


Sunil samaroo
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Boe Baybe17
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This cake was a dream! It was so rich and chocolatey, and the whipped cream frosting was the perfect finishing touch.