‘Simply irresistible': The secret to a perfect, crack-free chocolate Swiss roll
The chocolate Swiss roll's enduring appeal comes from its nostalgic combination of an airy, subtly sweet cake and a rich cream filling. Add the eye-catching spiral and easy, neat slicing, and it's simply irresistible.
But a Swiss roll can be fiddly to make because the cake is notorious for cracking. This recipe will yield perfect, crack-free results every time.
There are a few key tips and tricks to nailing the rolled cake.
Start with a good recipe. This one hasn't failed me yet. It is essentially a chiffon cake, baked flat and then rolled. A chiffon cake combines the lightness of a traditional sponge cake with the richness of a butter cake. I find it more reliable than a sponge for a rolled cake because it has an almost bouncy, pliable texture, which is key.
The second tip is not to overbake your cake. Follow the timing in the recipe exactly – an overbaked cake will be dry and brittle, resulting in cracks.
Finally, roll your cake in a clean tea towel while it is still warm from the oven and let it cool completely before unfurling and filling it. Don't be tempted to unroll the cake while it's still warm.
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