Chocolate Swiss Roll

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder + coconut oil

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cocoa powder + coconut oil mimics chocolate flavor with less cost.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with potential health benefits.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative.

Set up a 12 by 17 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

In a bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon espresso powder.

In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup sugar, 4 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip on high speed for about 4 minutes until light and fluffy.

Gently fold in half of the dry ingredients, then add the rest, ensuring no pockets of dry ingredients remain.

Combine 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup milk in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until the butter melts (not boiling).

Pour the butter and milk mixture into the batter and gently fold until incorporated.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.

Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes.

Once baked, transfer the cake onto a hand towel and use the parchment paper to roll it up while it's hot. Unroll it a few times while cooling to prevent cracking.

Make the whipped cream filling by mixing 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

Unroll the cooled cake and use an offset spatula to loosen it where it sticks. Spread the whipped cream filling evenly, leaving space on the edges.

Roll the cake back up carefully, cleaning up any excess filling that squeezes out.

Wrap the rolled cake in clear wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm up.

Prepare the ganache by combining 4 ounces chopped chocolate and 1 tablespoon corn syrup in a bowl.

Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until it just starts to boil, then pour it over the chocolate mixture and let sit for 2-3 minutes.

Whisk the chocolate and cream mixture until smooth and shiny.

Pour the ganache over the chilled cake roll.

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