09/15/2026
Nutella Hazelnut Roll Cake 🍫🌰
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Sponge
4 large eggs, separated
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Nutella Filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup Nutella
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
For the Chocolate Ganache
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp unsalted butter
For Decoration
½ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
¼ cup whole or halved hazelnuts
Extra chocolate drizzle, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly-roll pan with parchment paper.
Beat egg yolks with half the sugar, vanilla, milk, and oil.
Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into the yolk mixture.
Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until soft peaks form.
Fold the egg whites gently into the batter.
Spread evenly in the pan and bake for 12–15 minutes.
Immediately turn the sponge onto clean parchment, peel off the baking paper, and roll tightly while warm. Cool completely.
Beat cream cheese, Nutella, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold it into the Nutella mixture.
Fold in the chopped toasted hazelnuts.
Carefully unroll the cooled sponge and spread the filling evenly over it.
Roll tightly into one continuous Swiss roll, with the sponge and filling physically connected in a natural spiral from the center to the outer edge.
Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Heat the heavy cream until steaming and pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes.
Stir in the butter until smooth and glossy.
Pour the ganache over the chilled roll and spread gently.
Cover with chopped toasted hazelnuts and add a few whole hazelnuts.
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, then slice.
Tip: Toast the hazelnuts at 350°F for 7–9 minutes before using. They add a much richer flavor and crunch.