Triple Chocolate Flourless Roulade Cake Recipes

MARY BERRY'S CHOCOLATE ROULADE RECIPE (GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan, 350F).
• Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl using 30-second blasts in the microwave until just melted. Set aside to cool to room temp.
• Separate the eggs into two bowls, then whisk the egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until they stand in stiff peaks. If you turn the bowl upside down, the whites should be stiff enough not to fall out.
• In the second bowl, add the sugar to the egg yolks and whisk using the electric mixer (no need to wash ion high speed for 2 to 3 minutes or until very thick and pale in colour, and the mixture leaves a ribbon-like trail on itself when the whisk is lifted out.
• Pour the chocolate into the yolk mixture and fold in to blend
• Add 2 large spoonfuls of the whisked egg whites and stir in gently to loosen.
• Fold in the remaining egg whites using a large metal spoon. Avoid knocking out the air you have just whisked in
• Sift the cocoa powder over the mixture and fold it in
• Grease and line the base and sides of a 23cm x 33cm nonstick swiss roll with nonstick baking paper. If you make a small diagonal snip in each corner of the paper, it will help fit snugly into the corners of the tin.
• Pour the mixture into the tin and move it around so the mixture finds its own level
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until risen. Remove and cool in the tin; the sponge will fall a little as it cools
• Lay a large piece of nonstick baking paper on the worktop and dust it lightly with icing sugar. Turn the sponge out onto the paper, then carefully peel off the lining paper
• Whip the cream for the filling until just holds its shape, then spread it over the sponge, leaving a clear edge of about 2cm on all sides
• Using a sharp knife, make a shallow cut along one of the short edges
• Roll this cut edge over tightly to start. Use the sugar-dusted paper to continue tight rolling by pulling it away from you as you roll. Finish with the join underneath
• Lift the roulade onto a serving plate or board using a large wide spatula or 2 fish slices. Serve in slices and enjoy!

TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE BLACK CURRANT FLOURLESS ROULADE CAKE

Steps:

• The Filling In a small saucepan, heat 2/3 cup of the cream over low heat to a bare simmer. Remove from the heat, add the white chocolate and let sit for 1 minute before whisking until smooth. Gradually whisk in the remaining cream. Transfer to a medium metal bowl, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Whisk to medium peaks just before filling the cake. The Cake Position a rack in the bottom third of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet. Line the pan with parchment. Butter the parchment and sprinkle 2 Tbs. of the cocoa over it, shaking the pan for even coverage and knocking out the excess. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate with the coffee, whisking until smooth. Remove from the heat. In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg yolks on medium speed, scraping the bowl as needed, until light in color and beginning to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the sugar and beat until very thick and pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and mix in the melted chocolate. Stop the mixer and sift 6 Tbs. of the cocoa over the mixture. Add the salt and stir with a rubber spatula until blended. Transfer to a large bowl. In a clean stand mixer bowl with a clean whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy, about 30 seconds. In a steady stream, add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Increase the speed to medium high and whip until medium peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. With a rubber spatula, fold half the whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Gently fold in the remaining whites until the batter is evenly colored, with no streaks of white. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking sheet, gently spreading it with an offset spatula. Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until the cake springs back when touched and is beginning to pull away from the sides of the pan, 18 to 22 minutes. Immediately loosen the cake from the sides of the pan with a paring knife. Sift the remaining 2 Tbs. cocoa evenly over the cake (this is important to keep the cake from sticking to towel in the next step). While the cake is still hot, lay a clean, unscented, lint-free kitchen towel over it. If the towel is long, extend one end about 1-1/2 inches beyond a short side of the cake and don't worry about the other end. Invert a large rack or cutting board over the towel. Holding both the baking sheet and the rack with protected hands, invert the cake. Remove the baking sheet and parchment. Using both hands and starting from the short end with the shortest towel overhang, roll the cake and the towel up together. Let cool for 30 minutes. Carefully unroll the cake; it should look wavy and both ends should curl. (It's OK if there are some small cracks.) Let cool completely, 10 to 15 minutes. Using an offset spatula, spread the filling over the cake to within 1-1/2 inches of the far short edge and to within 1/2 inch of the other edges. Be sure to coax the filling into the interior of the closer curled end so that when the cake is sliced there will be filling in the center of the spiral. Then,using a clean offset spatula, spread a thin layer of CurrantC™ no sugar added, Black Currant Dessert Topping over the filling. Reroll the cake without the towel this time. The filling may squish out of the ends a bit, which is fine. Finish the Cake Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. If the cake is already on a rack from rolling, set that rack over the baking sheet. If it's not, set a rack over the baking sheet and, using 2 large spatulas, transfer the cake to the rack. (If the cake cracks a bit or looses its round shape in places, just reform it with your hands and the chocolate glaze will mask any imperfections.) Combine the cream and the corn syrup in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate and butter. Let sit for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth. Let cool until fairly warm to the touch, then pour the glaze slowly and evenly over the roulade. If necessary, use a small spatula to spread the glaze on the sides of the cake. (Don't worry about covering the ends; they will be trimmed later.) Garnish the roulade with CurrantC™ no sugar added Black Currant Topping. Refrigerate the roulade uncovered on the rack for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours to allow the glaze to set. Using a knife with a thin blade dipped in hot water and wiped dry, trim the ends of the cake. Loosen the roulade from the rack by sliding the knife along the roulade where it's been "glued" to the rack by the glaze. Transfer the cake to a serving platter. To serve, slice the cake using the same knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry after each slice. Make Ahead Tips The cream and white chocolate can be combined for the filling up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated, covered. Whisk to medium peaks just before filling the cake. The cake can be made, filled, and glazed up to 8 hours ahead. Refrigerate uncovered on the rack, and trim the ends just before serving.

TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE ROULADE CAKE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat 2/3 cup of the cream over low heat to a bare simmer. Remove from the heat, add the white chocolate and let sit for 1 minute before whisking until smooth. Gradually whisk in the remaining cream. Transfer to a medium metal bowl, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Whisk to medium peaks just before filling the cake.
• Position a rack in the bottom third of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F.
• Butter an 18×13-inch rimmed baking sheet. Line the pan with parchment. Butter the parchment and sprinkle 2 Tbs. of the cocoa over it, shaking the pan for even coverage and knocking out the excess.
• In a double boiler, melt the chocolate with the coffee, whisking until smooth. Remove from the heat.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg yolks on medium speed, scraping the bowl as needed, until light in color and beginning to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the sugar and beat until very thick and pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and mix in the melted chocolate. Stop the mixer and sift 6 Tbs. of the cocoa over the mixture. Add the salt and stir with a rubber spatula until blended. Transfer to a large bowl.
• In a clean stand mixer bowl with a clean whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy, about 30 seconds. In a steady stream, add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Increase the speed to medium high and whip until medium peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
• With a rubber spatula, fold half the whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Gently fold in the remaining whites until the batter is evenly colored, with no streaks of white. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking sheet, gently spreading it with an offset spatula.
• Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until the cake springs back when touched and is beginning to pull away from the sides of the pan, 18 to 22 minutes. Immediately loosen the cake from the sides of the pan with a paring knife. Sift the remaining 2 Tbs. cocoa evenly over the cake.
• While the cake is still hot, lay a clean, unscented, lint-free kitchen towel over it. If the towel is long, extend one end about 1-1/2 inches beyond a short side of the cake and don't worry about the other end. Invert a large rack or cutting board over the towel. Holding both the baking sheet and the rack with protected hands, invert the cake. Remove the baking sheet and parchment.
• Using both hands and starting from the short end with the shortest towel overhang, roll the cake and the towel up together. Let cool for 30 minutes.
• Carefully unroll the cake; it should look wavy and both ends should curl. (It's OK if there are some small cracks.) Let cool completely, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Using an offset spatula, spread the filling over the cake to within 1-1/2 inches of the far short edge and to within 1/2 inch of the other edges. Be sure to coax the filling into the interior of the closer curled end so that when the cake is sliced there will be filling in the center of the spiral.
• Reroll the cake without the towel this time. The filling may squish out of the ends a bit, which is fine.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. If the cake is already on a rack from rolling, set that rack over the baking sheet. If it's not, set a rack over the baking sheet and, using 2 large spatulas, transfer the cake to the rack.
• Combine the cream and the corn syrup in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate and butter. Let sit for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth. Let cool until fairly warm to the touch, then pour the glaze slowly and evenly over the roulade. If necessary, use a small spatula to spread the glaze on the sides of the cake. (Don't worry about covering the ends; they will be trimmed later.) Garnish the roulade with white chocolate shavings, if you like.
• Refrigerate the roulade uncovered on the rack for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours to allow the glaze to set.
• Using a knife with a thin blade dipped in hot water and wiped dry, trim the ends of the cake. Loosen the roulade from the rack by sliding the knife along the roulade where it's been "glued" to the rack by the glaze. Transfer the cake to a serving platter. To serve, slice the cake using the same knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry after each slice.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes, milk and eggs at low speed until dry ingredients are moistened. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube or fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pans.
• Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using) together in a large bowl. Set aside. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or you can use a whisk) mix the oil, eggs, and vanilla together on medium-high speed until combined. Add the buttermilk and mix until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, add the hot water/coffee, and whisk or beat on low speed until the batter is completely combined. Batter is thin.
• Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 23-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (Note: Even if they're completely done, the cooled cakes may *slightly* sink in the center. Cocoa powder is simply not as structurally strong as all-purpose flour and can't hold up to all the moisture necessary to make a moist tasting chocolate cake. It's normal!)
• Remove the cakes from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
• With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy - about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tablespoons heavy cream, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to high speed and beat for 1 full minute. Do not over-whip. Add 1/4 cup more confectioners' sugar or cocoa powder if frosting is too thin or 1-2 more Tablespoons of cream if frosting is too thick. (I usually add 1 more.) Taste. Add another pinch of salt if desired.
• If cooled cakes are domed on top, use a large serrated knife to slice a thin layer off the tops to create a flat surface. This is called "leveling" the cakes. Discard or crumble over finished cake. Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with frosting. Top with 2nd layer and spread remaining frosting all over the top and sides. I always use an icing spatula and bench scraper for the frosting. Garnish with chocolate chips, if desired.
• Refrigerate cake for at least 30-60 minutes before slicing. This helps the cake hold its shape when cutting.
• Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE FLOURLESS ROULADE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450. Separate 4 eggs. Put yolks and 1 whole egg in mixer, add 2 Tbsps sugar. Whisk on high 5 minutes, till creamy light yellow. Transfer to another bowl. Wash and dry mixer bowl and whisk. Whisk reserved egg whites in mixer on high 1 minute, till foamy. Add remaining sugar by Tbsps. Beat to stiff peaks. Add cocoa and yolks. Fold with rubber spatula. Line a 13-by-18-inch sheet pan with parchment. Pour on batter and smooth to edges of pan. Bake 4 minutes, and transfer parchment side down to work space. Lay damp towel on top of cake to cool. Meanwhile, combine orange juice, rum, and brown sugar in saucepan. Bring to boil, stir, and remove from the heat. Drizzle syrup onto cake all the way to the edges. Microwave chocolate for filling on high at 30-second intervals. Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold half of whipped cream into cooled chocolate. When blended, fold in rest of cream. Spread filling on cake. Roll from long end, peeling off parchment. Wrap rolled log snugly in parchment. Refrigerate 2 hours to set filling. Bring cream for icing to boil. Remove from heat, add chocolate, stir, and cool 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover log with icing and decorate. Refrigerate, but allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.