Chocolate Tiramisu Swiss Roll 🍫☕🍰

Ingredients

For the Sponge Cake

• 4 large eggs, room temperature

• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ cup (60ml) milk

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the Coffee Syrup

• ½ cup (120ml) strong brewed espresso or coffee

• 1 tbsp sugar

For the Mascarpone Filling

• 8 oz (225g) mascarpone cheese

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream

• ⅓ cup (40g) powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Decoration

• Unsweetened cocoa powder

• Chocolate curls

• Optional: chocolate ganache drizzle

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.

3. Beat eggs and sugar for 5–7 minutes until thick and pale.

4. Add vanilla.

5. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.

6. Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture.

7. Stir milk and melted butter together and gently fold into batter.

8. Spread evenly into prepared pan.

Step 2: Bake

1. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.

2. Immediately invert onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.

3. Remove parchment paper.

4. Roll cake up with the towel while warm.

5. Let cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Filling

1. Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

2. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.

3. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.

Step 4: Assemble

1. Unroll cooled cake.

2. Brush evenly with coffee syrup.

3. Spread mascarpone filling over the cake.

4. Roll tightly into a log.

5. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Step 5: Decorate

1. Dust generously with cocoa powder.

2. Top with chocolate curls.

3. Slice and serve chilled.

Yield

• 8–10 servings

Prep Time

• 30 minutes

Chill Time

• 2 hours

Total Time

• About 2 hours 45 minutes

Nutrition (Approximate Per Slice)

• Calories: 320

• Carbohydrates: 26g

• Protein: 5g

• Fat: 22g

• Sugar: 18g

Pro Tips

✅ Chill the roll before slicing for cleaner spirals.

✅ Use high-quality mascarpone for authentic tiramisu flavor.

✅ Add 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur to the syrup for an adult version.

✅ Freeze for 30 minutes before serving if you prefer a firmer mousse-like texture.

This Chocolate Tiramisu Swiss Roll combines a soft vanilla sponge, rich coffee syrup, silky mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder for a beautiful dessert that tastes like tiramisu wrapped into a delicate cake roll. 🍫☕✨