Chocolate Chestnut Roulade

A light chocolate sponge cake rolled with whipped cream and chestnut filling, topped with a homemade chocolate sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 858.4 kcals 2575.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 121.1 grams 363.3 grams
Fat 35.3 grams 105.8 grams
Protein 14.1 grams 42.4 grams
Cook Time
16 mins
Produces
3 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
200
g
Caster Sugar
Plus extra for sprinkling
50
g
Cocoa Powder
For the roulade
50
g
Caster Sugar
For the filling
75
g
Cocoa Powder
For the sauce
2
tbsp
Dairy
3
piece
Eggs
Free-range, separated
1
piece
Butter
For greasing
150
ml
Double Cream
Whipped until stiff peaks form
GrainsCereals
Liquids
150
ml
NutsSeeds
50
g
Chestnuts
Peeled and chopped
2
tbsp
Chestnuts
Chopped, to serve

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale.
  • Fold in the flour and cocoa powder.
  • Whisk egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form and fold into the mixture.
  • Grease and line a swiss roll tin, sprinkle with sugar, and pour in the mixture.
  • Bake for 12 minutes until risen and let cool slightly.
  • Mix the filling ingredients and spread over the cooled roulade.
  • Simmer water, cocoa powder, and icing sugar for 4 minutes to make the sauce.
  • Drizzle the sauce over the rolled cake and garnish with chopped chestnuts.