Gordon Ramsay Chocolate Cake Swiss Recipe

This Gordon Ramsay Chocolate Swiss Roll Recipe is a light and rich recipe, which is made with cocoa powder and heavy cream. It’s an elegant, crowd-pleasing dessert, ready in about 45 minutes plus cooling time.

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Gordon Ramsay Chocolate Swiss Roll Recipe Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 95g cake flour
• 21g cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 eggs, separated
• 150g sugar (divided into 50g and 100g)
• 60ml vegetable oil
• 60ml buttermilk
• 1½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)

For the Filling:

• 240ml cold heavy cream
• 38g sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp marshmallow creme (optional)

For the Ganache:

• 120ml heavy cream
• 113g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 tsp corn syrup (optional)

How To Make Gordon Ramsay Chocolate Swiss Roll Recipe

1. Prep Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 177°C (350°F). Grease a 12×17-inch baking pan, line it with parchment paper, and grease the parchment.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Whip the Egg Whites: In a separate, clean bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add 50g of the sugar and continue to whip until medium, glossy peaks form.
4. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In another large bowl, whip the egg yolks with the remaining 100g of sugar for 1 minute. Add the oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and optional espresso powder. Beat for 2 more minutes until the mixture is light and combined.
5. Combine and Bake: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture in two additions. Sift the dry ingredients over the top and fold just until no streaks of flour remain. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the top springs back when lightly touched.
6. Roll and Cool the Cake: Immediately invert the warm cake onto a clean kitchen towel or piece of parchment paper dusted with cocoa powder. Carefully peel off the parchment paper it was baked on. While still warm, roll the cake up with the towel/parchment inside. Let it cool completely for about 3 hours.
7. Make the Filling: Whip the cold heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. If using, gently fold in the marshmallow creme.
8. Fill and Re-roll: Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread the whipped cream filling evenly over the surface, leaving a small border. Re-roll the cake tightly (this time without the towel).
9. Make and Apply Ganache: To make the ganache, gently heat the heavy cream until it simmers. Pour it over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. The corn syrup will add extra shine. Let the ganache cool and thicken slightly, then pour it over the cake roll.
10. Chill and Serve: Chill the cake for 30–60 minutes to set the ganache. For clean slices, dip a sharp knife in hot water between each cut.

Recipe Tips

• How do you prevent the cake from cracking when you roll it? The most important step is to roll the sponge cake while it’s still warm, with the towel or parchment paper rolled up inside it. This trains the cake into a rolled shape so it won’t crack when you fill it later.
• What if my ganache is too thin to coat the cake? If the ganache is too runny, simply let it cool at room temperature for 5–10 minutes. It will thicken up quite quickly as it cools.
• How do you get clean, neat slices? For a professional-looking slice, use a long, sharp knife. Dip the blade in hot water and wipe it clean between each and every cut.
• How can I make the roll firmer for easier slicing? For the firmest possible roll, you can chill the finished, ganache-covered cake in the refrigerator overnight before slicing and serving.

What To Serve With Chocolate Swiss Roll

This elegant dessert is a showstopper on its own. Serve it with:

• Fresh raspberries or strawberries
• A light dusting of cocoa powder
• A cup of coffee or espresso

How To Store Chocolate Swiss Roll

• Refrigerate: Store the finished cake roll in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Chocolate Swiss Roll Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 387 kcal
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Sodium: 250mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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