Name: Nutella Swiss Roll
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Ingredients: 3 Eggs (large); 75 g Caster sugar; 50 g Plain flour (sieved); 25 g Cocoa powder (sieved); 115 g Nutella (warmed); 200 ml Double cream; 1/2 tbsp Icing sugar; 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract (or paste); 40 g Nutella (warmed); 1 tbsp Chopped roasted hazelnuts (optional); 1 1/2 Kinder Bueno bar

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A swiss roll, or a roll cake, is a perfect showstopping dessert to delight your family and friends! This Nutella Swiss Roll is a delicious chocolate and hazelnut delight. It's a light chocolate sponge, filled with Nutella and whipped cream, drizzled and topped with more Nutella and whipped cream, plus some Kinder Bueno and chopped hazelnuts. It's so simple to make with only a few ingredients. Nutella fans will absolutely love it too!

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Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information

Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking, particularly the eggs.
You need to roll up the swiss roll when it is hot from the oven. If it is too cold, it won't roll as neatly and could crack.
You can use any cocoa powder for this recipe, of course the better quality it is, the better flavour it will have. Also do make sure you are using cocoa powder and not a hot chocolate powder.
The chopped roasted hazelnuts in this recipe are optional.
Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50).
For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

How to make Nutella Swiss Roll

Using an electric food mixer whisk the eggs and caster sugar together until the mixture reaches 'ribbon stage'. This is when you can drizzle the mixture into itself in a figure 8 and it doesn't sink in for several seconds. Then gently fold in the sieved plain flour and cocoa powder.

Pour the mixture into the tray, and spread it out evenly. Bake it for 12 minutes until risen and evenly baked. Tip it out onto a fresh piece of baking paper and immediately roll it up, then leave it to cool on a rack.

Once the sponge is cool, unroll it and spread a thin layer of Nutella over it, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Roll it back up, drizzle over more Nutella, then add some whipped cream, Kinder Bueno pieces and chopped roasted hazelnuts as decoration.

For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

What size tin do you need for this recipe?

You don't need a specific swiss roll tin to make this recipe, any baking tray with a lip will work. Aim for a tray that is around 33-35cm long and 23-27cm wide.

How do you get the perfect swiss roll?

Don't overfill it. Being overly generous with the filling means you won't get a nice tight roll.
Don't cut or score it to "start the roll off", this can too easily go wrong and the whole section will break off.
Start the roll off as tight as you can and the rest will follow.
When folding the flour in, be gentle and go slowly to avoid losing volume.
Don't worry if it's not perfect! A drizzle of chocolate or a dusting of icing sugar can hide any mistakes.

How should the swiss roll be stored and can it be frozen?

This recipe should be stored in the fridge and will keep for 2-3 days. Unfortunately due to the fresh whipped cream, I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

Can this recipe be made gluten free?

Yes, to make a gluten free swiss roll replace the plain flour with a gluten free plain flour blend. You may also like to add ¼ tsp xanthan gum for better texture. Please also make sure to check the labels of everything you use if serving to anyone with an allergy or intolerance.

Can this recipe be made dairy free?

Great news, the swiss roll is already dairy free! You will need to replace the whipped cream with a dairy free alternative. You will also need to use plant based Nutella or another dairy free alternative to Nutella. Please also check the labels of everything you use if serving to someone with an allergy or intolerance.

More tips for making the Nutella Swiss Roll:

The decoration on top is optional, but I do recommend it!
I bought pre-prepared chopped roasted hazelnuts, which are totally optional in this recipe. You can roast and chop your own hazelnuts from scratch if you prefer. To roast them, place onto a baking tray and put in the oven for 15 minutes at 180C. Every 5 minutes, stir them around on the tray. If they have skins on, take them out of the oven and let them cool, then wrap them in a tea towel and shake them around and the skins will come off. You can then chop them up.
I decorated the swiss roll with Kinder Bueno, you could also use Ferrero Rocher, or any chocolate and hazelnut treats.

Troubleshooting

My number one tip for getting the best results is to read through this whole page of tips and recommendations before starting, and follow the recipe exactly. If you have any questions about this recipe, or if something went wrong and you need help, please use the comment form below and I will get back to you. You can also get in touch with me on my Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. I'd love to hear from you!

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