Homemade Chocolate Roll

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   Mix baking powder, cocoa powder, and flour, sift well.

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   Preheat the oven to 200C degrees, lightly butter a 12x8 inch Swiss roll tray and then line the tray with oiled or baking sprayed parchment paper.

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   Next, beat the eggs and sugar on high speed for about 7 -10 minutes.

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   The batter should leave a ribbon-like texture when the the beater or spoon is lifted up.

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   Add flour mixture and the vanilla.

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   Mix well with a rubber spatula.

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   Now pour the mixture into the prepared tray and smooth out to the corners with a rubber spatula.

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   Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown, and cake has begun to shrink from the edges of the tray.

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   Remove from oven.

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    Now lay an oiled piece of parchment paper (14x14 inch) on top of a lightly damp tea towel.

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    Carefully place chocolate roll upside down onto the paper.

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    Remove the paper that was in the pan (the paper that is now on top of the chocolate roll).

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    Roll up the chocolate roll inside of the towel/oiled paper.

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    Start rolling from longer side.

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    Leave the rolled cake to cool.

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    For the filling: Using an electric mixer, beat butter in a bowl until pale.

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    Gradually add icing sugar and milk, beating constantly until combined.

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    Add vanilla .

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    Mix well.

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    Open the chocolate roll using the oiled paper to unroll it.

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    Then remove the paper and spread it thinly with butter cream filling.

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    Roll the chocolate roll up again, this time without the oil paper.

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    Roll it up tightly!

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    Trim both ends to get a smooth and presentable looking chocolate roll.

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    Place chocolate roll in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

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    After that cut it into slices and serve.

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    Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.