Description
Indulge in the delightful Gâteau Roulé Café-Chocolat, a decadent dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate and bold coffee flavors. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or a sweet treat at home, this rolled cake features a light and moist texture that will impress your guests. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this showstopper. The elegant presentation and exquisite taste make it an ideal choice for any occasion. Serve it plain or with fresh fruits, whipped cream, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce to elevate your dessert experience. Treat yourself and your loved ones to the irresistible charm of this gourmet roll!
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 120 g sugar
- 100 g flour
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 100 ml liquid cream
- 2 tablespoons strong coffee
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until frothy.
- Gently fold in the flour and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the batter evenly.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until soft but set.
- For the filling, melt dark chocolate in a bain-marie or microwave.
- Heat liquid cream and mix in coffee; combine with melted chocolate until smooth.
- Once the cake cools, invert onto a sugar-dusted towel, spread the filling evenly, and roll tightly using the towel as a guide.
- Chill for one hour before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Don’t overbake; keep an eye on your cake for moisture. Roll while warm to prevent cracking. Customize by adding nuts or berries to the filling.