Mediterranean Chocolate Roll Cake

🍫 Mediterranean Chocolate Roll Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 4 large eggs, separated
• ½ cup honey or coconut sugar
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup finely ground almond flour
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking powder
• Pinch of sea salt

For the Filling:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
• 2 tbsp cream cheese or mascarpone (optional for creaminess)
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder or ¼ cup melted dark chocolate (70%+)

For Dusting:

• Unsweetened cocoa powder or shaved dark chocolate

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Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare:
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly brush with olive oil.
2. Make the Batter:
   • In one bowl, whisk egg yolks, honey, olive oil, and vanilla until creamy.
   • Add almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; mix until smooth.
   • In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
   • Gently fold the whites into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
3. Bake:
   • Spread the batter evenly on the prepared pan.
   • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until it springs back when lightly touched.
4. Roll the Cake:
   • While warm, invert onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with cocoa powder.
   • Peel off the parchment and roll up the cake (with the towel) from the short end.
   • Let cool completely.
5. Prepare Filling:
   • Mix Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, and cocoa or melted chocolate until smooth and fluffy.
6. Assemble:
   • Unroll the cooled cake gently.
   • Spread the filling evenly, then re-roll without the towel.
   • Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
7. Serve:
   • Dust with cocoa powder or top with shaved dark chocolate and fresh berries.

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🌿 Mediterranean Tips

• Use dark chocolate (70–85%) for antioxidants.
• Swap honey for date syrup for a richer, earthy sweetness.
• Add crushed pistachios or walnuts to the filling for extra healthy fats.

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