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Delicious Chocolate Brazo Gitano: Easy Swiss Roll Recipe
Indulge in this delightful Brazo Gitano, a classic Spanish Swiss roll filled with rich chocolate cream. This recipe guides you through creating a soft, airy sponge cake, rolling it perfectly, and filling it with a luscious chocolate whipped cream. A truly impressive dessert for any occasion, perfect for chocolate lovers!
#Dessert
#Chocolate
#Baking
#Swiss Roll
#Pastry
#Easy Dessert
#Brazo Gitano
Beautifully rolled Brazo Gitano, dusted with powdered sugar
Recipe Information
30m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
1h 50m
Total Time
8
Servings
Medium
Spanish
Spanish
Nutrition (per serving)
280
Calories
5g
Protein
35g
Carbs
15g
Fat
A perfect slice showing the chocolate cream filling
Ingredients
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Servings: 8
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The moist, airy sponge cake
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 10x15 inch baking sheet with parchment paper, extending over the sides for easy lifting.5m
Preview5mPreviewPreheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 10x15 inch baking sheet with parchment paper, extending over the sides for easy lifting. - In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until pale, thick, and tripled in volume, about 5-7 minutes. Add vanilla extract.7m
Preview7mPreviewIn a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until pale, thick, and tripled in volume, about 5-7 minutes. Add vanilla extract. - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture in two additions using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the batter.3m
Preview3mPreviewSift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture in two additions using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the batter. - Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when gently pressed and edges are lightly browned.12m
Preview12mPreviewPour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when gently pressed and edges are lightly browned. - While the cake is still warm, carefully invert it onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment paper. Trim the edges if necessary.3m
Preview3mPreviewWhile the cake is still warm, carefully invert it onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment paper. Trim the edges if necessary. - Starting from a short end, carefully roll the cake tightly with the towel. Let it cool completely in the rolled position for at least 30 minutes to set its shape.35m
Preview35mPreviewStarting from a short end, carefully roll the cake tightly with the towel. Let it cool completely in the rolled position for at least 30 minutes to set its shape. - For the filling: In a cold bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. If desired, you can add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder for chocolate cream.5m
Preview5mPreviewFor the filling: In a cold bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. If desired, you can add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder for chocolate cream. - Gently unroll the cooled cake. Spread the chocolate cream evenly over the entire surface, leaving a small border at one end. Carefully re-roll the cake, without the towel.5m
Preview5mPreviewGently unroll the cooled cake. Spread the chocolate cream evenly over the entire surface, leaving a small border at one end. Carefully re-roll the cake, without the towel. - Transfer the rolled cake to a serving platter, seam-side down. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.1h
Preview1hPreviewTransfer the rolled cake to a serving platter, seam-side down. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld. - Before serving, dust with additional powdered sugar and sprinkle with chocolate shavings for garnish. Slice and enjoy!2m
Preview2mPreviewBefore serving, dust with additional powdered sugar and sprinkle with chocolate shavings for garnish. Slice and enjoy!
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