Legend of Zelda Dark Roll Cake

Ingredients

• 4 eggs (separated into whites and yolks)
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar (divided (1/2 cup for yolks, 1/4 cup for whites))
• 0.25 cup avocado oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract (for the cake batter)
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (plus extra for dusting)
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.25 tsp salt
• blackberry jam (generous layer for filling)
• 1.5 cup heavy whipping cream
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the whipped cream)
• blue food coloring (to achieve the signature Zelda gloom-warding color)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Separate the 4 egg whites and the 4 egg yolks into two different large mixing bowls.

3. 3

   In the bowl with the egg yolks, add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, the avocado oil, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Sift the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt directly into the yolk mixture. Mix until just combined.

5. 5

   In the bowl with the egg whites, add the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Beat the whites until stiff peaks form.

6. 6

   Gently fold the egg white meringue into the chocolate batter in increments, being careful not to deflate the air, until no white streaks remain.

7. 7

   Transfer the batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread it evenly.

8. 8

   Bake for 12 minutes at 350°F (175°C).

9. 9

   While the cake is still warm, transfer it onto a fresh piece of parchment paper that has been generously covered with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

10. 10

    Gently roll the cake up with the parchment paper and let it sit and cool completely for at least two hours to set the shape.

11. 11

    Prepare the filling by whipping the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and blue food coloring together until stiff.

12. 12

    Once the cake is cool, gently unroll it. Spread a generous layer of blackberry jam over the surface, then top with the blue homemade whipped cream.

13. 13

    Re-roll the cake tightly and serve.

Notes

Letting the cake sit rolled for 2 hours is crucial to prevent cracking when you fill it later. For a cleaner look, trim the ends of the roll before serving.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• baking
• chocolate
• cake
• Zelda
• themed
• blackberry
• vegetarian