Two-Tone Chocolate Rolls With Hazelnut Cream

This Two-Tone Chocolate Swiss Rolls recipe includes two colors of cake and hazelnut cream for a decadent and chocolaty treat. Whether you are looking for a cake to enjoy as an afternoon snack or dessert, this recipe will fit the bill perfectly!

Making these chocolate rolls is not difficult but it does require a few steps. First, egg yolks are mixed with sugar and oil until combined, before egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks and folded into the yolk mixture. Then, flour gets added into the batter before it is divided into two portions. One portion gets cocoa powder added into it while the other gets cornstarch. After that, the two batters are layered before being baked. Then, once cooled, it is spread with hazelnut cream before being rolled up and cut into slices. The two tone cake and creamy hazelnut filling makes these chocolate rolls well worth the effort!

What are Chocolate Rolls?

This chocolate rolls recipe is basically a sponge cake that includes a chocolate layer and a white layer to create a two tone effect. It is then spread with hazelnut cream before being rolled up and sliced. These are similar to Swiss rolls except that it includes two types of cake and a hazelnut cream mixture which is uncommon in the realm of Swiss rolls.

Pro Tips

• When separating the egg yolks from the egg whites, make sure you don’t get any yolk into the egg whites as this will hinder how they whip up.
• Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter to ensure they don’t deflate.
• Sifting the flour into the batter will eliminate lumps and ensure that the batter is smooth.
• Don’t overbake the sponge cake as it is quite thin and bakes quickly. You will know it is baked when it springs back easily when you press it with your finger.
• If you would prefer, you could fill the chocolate rolls with whipped cream instead.

What to Serve with Chocolate Rolls?

These chocolate rolls have everything you need from fluffy cake to creamy filling. However, if you would like to serve them as a plated dessert, they would be wonderful with raspberry coulis or fresh macerated berries.

How Can I Tell the Cake is Baked?

Since this cake is quite thin, it bakes very quickly in the oven. You will be able to tell it is baked when it is set and opaque on top. When you press it with a finger, it should spring back easily as well. Meanwhile, if your finger leaves an imprint, you will know it needs more time to bake.

Can I Fill Chocolate Rolls With Whipped Cream?

Yes, you definitely could if you would prefer a creamier filling. Rather than spreading the hazelnut cream on top of the cake, you can simply spread freshly whipped cream on top instead. If desired, you could also add some jam for a jelly roll style cake.

Why is My Sponge Cake Tough?

If you find that your sponge cake has a tough texture and isn’t very fluffy, it could be that you deflated the egg whites when you folded them into the batter. Alternatively, it may be that the cake was overbaked.

How to Store Chocolate Rolls

These chocolate rolls should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to serve them.

How to Make Two-Tone Chocolate Rolls

Separate the egg whites from the yolks. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar and vegetable oil until creamy.

In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the egg yolk mixture.

Sift the flour over the egg mixture and gently fold it in.

Divide the batter between two bowls. Mix one portion with the cocoa powder.

Mix the other portion of batter with the cornstarch.

Pour the white batter on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread it in an even layer. Bake it in a 190 C/375 F oven for 5 minutes.

Pour the chocolate batter on top of the white cake and spread it in an even layer. Bake it for 8 minutes. Allow the cake to cool before removing the parchment paper.

Spread the hazelnut cream on top of the cake and roll it up tightly. Place it in the fridge to set.

Slice the cake into rolls.

Dip each roll in the melted dark chocolate and set them in the fridge to set. Serve the chocolate rolls and enjoy!