Chocolate rolls are a sweet treat that never fails to impress. Soft, chocolatey, and beautifully spiraled, they are perfect as a dessert, snack, or even a special breakfast.

In this guide, we will show you step by step how to make both baked and steamed chocolate rolls, including all the ingredients, amounts, and helpful tips. With a little patience, we can enjoy a homemade chocolate spiral that tastes just as good as it looks.

Ingredients for Baked Chocolate Roll

We need the following ingredients for one roll (6–8 slices):

- Low-gluten flour: 100 g

- Cocoa powder: 15 g

- Eggs: 3 large

- Granulated sugar: 70 g

- Unsalted butter: 30 g, melted

- Milk: 30 ml

- Chocolate cream or chocolate spread: 80 g

- Powdered sugar (optional, for decoration)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Roll

1. Preheat the oven: Set to 180°C (356°F). Line a 20×20 cm baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Whip eggs and sugar: In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

3. Add butter and milk: Mix in melted butter and milk gently, so the mixture stays light.

4. Fold in dry ingredients: Sift flour and cocoa powder, then fold carefully with a spatula. Avoid over-mixing to keep the batter airy.

5. Bake the cake base: Pour batter into the tray, smooth the surface, and bake for 12–15 minutes. The cake should spring back lightly when touched.

6. Roll while warm: Place a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface, lightly sprinkle sugar, invert the cake, and spread chocolate cream evenly. Roll the cake tightly using the towel to guide it.

7. Set and decorate: Let the roll cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle melted chocolate on top for extra appeal.

Ingredients for Steamed Chocolate Roll

We need two types of dough for one batch (6–8 rolls):

Chocolate dough:

- All-purpose flour: 100 g

- Cocoa powder: 15 g

- Sugar: 50 g

- Baking powder: 1 tsp

- Milk: 40 ml

- Chocolate cream: 80 g

Light-colored dough:

- All-purpose flour: 100 g

- Sugar: 30 g

- Milk: 40 ml

- Oil: 1 tsp (for greasing the tray)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Steamed Roll

1. Prepare the doughs: Mix ingredients for chocolate dough in one bowl and light-colored dough in another. Knead each until smooth.

2. Roll dough sheets: Roll each dough into thin rectangles about 0.5 cm thick.

3. Layer and roll: Place chocolate dough on top of light dough, spread chocolate cream evenly, and roll tightly from one edge to form a spiral.

4. Cut into rolls: Slice the log into 6–8 individual rolls.

5. Rest before steaming: Place rolls on a lightly greased plate, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.

6. Steam: Prepare a steamer with a moist cloth in the basket. Steam over medium heat for 12–15 minutes.

7. Cool slightly: Remove from steamer, let cool for a few minutes, then enjoy soft, pillowy chocolate spirals.

Tips for Perfect Chocolate Rolls

We need to pay attention to a few key details:

- For baked rolls, do not overbake; it can split when rolling.

- For steamed rolls, handle the dough gently and keep moisture in the steamer to prevent drying.

- Use fresh eggs, smooth cocoa powder, and creamy chocolate for best flavor.

- Decorate lightly with powdered sugar or melted chocolate for visual appeal.

Serving Chocolate Rolls

We can enjoy chocolate rolls as a snack, dessert, or sweet breakfast. The soft texture combined with the chocolate filling creates a melt-in-the-mouth experience. Sharing these rolls adds joy to baking and brings smiles to everyone we share them with. Baked or steamed, chocolate rolls are a treat that we can enjoy making and eating together.

Final Thoughts

Lykkers, chocolate rolls are easier to make than they look. By following these detailed steps and using fresh ingredients, we can create soft, chocolatey spirals that melt in the mouth. Homemade rolls not only taste amazing but also bring happiness to everyone we share them with. Let’s roll up our sleeves and make some chocolate magic!