Do you salivate at the sight of a chocolate roll, but can''t afford it because you avoid eggs and dairy? No problem, here''s a recipe for a chocolate roulade that''s free from allergens and animal foods.
Rotating dessert
Ever wondered where this dessert got its name? Like most culinary masterpieces, the word ''roulade'' comes from French - rouler is French for to spin, roll or twist. In Slovenian, we also call it rolling, so the term is really anything but foreign to us. We have the inventive chefs to thank for the fact that we know roulades not only in their sweet form, but also in their savoury form. While the sweet versions of roulades are most often eaten after a meal, the savoury versions are also great as a stand-alone dish of meat, vegetables or cheese. Sweet versions of roulades, on the other hand, are mostly made up of sponge cake topped with chocolate, jam, fruit and various creams and other additions such as nuts or colourful sprinkles.
A simple recipe for a delicious vegan chocolate roulade
Usually, much to the chagrin of vegans or those who avoid animal foods for various reasons, the main ingredients in a chocolate roll - apart from chocolate, of course - are milk and eggs. However, since almost anything can be achieved in the kitchen with a little effort and ingenuity, a chocolate roll can also be "vegan". It is not only dairy and egg free, but also free of other allergens - no nuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, sesame and soya. You''ll find all the ingredients you need in your kitchen and it doesn''t take much skill to make, so get to work!
Utensils:
- small bowl
- larger container
- spatula
- baking tray
- baking paper
- plastic food foil