• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Classes
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Bread
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Dessert
      • Italian desserts
    • Drinks
    • Mains
      • Fish & Seafood
      • Meat & Poultry
    • Pasta & Risotto
    • Pizza & Focaccia
    • Preserves
    • Sides
    • Soups & Sandwiches
    • Special Diets
      • Gluten-free
      • Vegan/Vegetarian
  • Travel
  • About Us
    • Collaborate
  • Contact
    • Privacy Policy

SugarLoveSpices logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Classes
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Collaborate
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Classes
    • About Us
    • Contact
    • Collaborate
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Dessert » Simple oil-based shortcrust chocolate roll

    Published: Sep 22, 2021 · Modified: Sep 23, 2021 by Nicoletta · 2 Comments

    Simple oil-based shortcrust chocolate roll

    • 32
    Jump to Recipe
    Simple oil-based shortcrust chocolate roll

    Simple oil-based shortcrust chocolate roll features a crumbly, tender, shortcrust base made with avocado oil, filled with a delightful chocolate hazelnut spread, that is rolled, then baked to golden brown. Perfect treat from breakfast to dessert.

    Song of the day: Take my Breath - The Weeknd

    Simple oil-based shortcrust

    This version of chocolate roll is so simple and quick to make you are going to make it time and again.

    The shrotcrust is delightful and literally melts in your mouth. It is made with:

    • all-purpose flour (I use organic, unbleached)
    • egg
    • cane sugar
    • vegetable oil or light olive oil (I used avocado oil)
    • vanilla bean paste or extract
    • baking powder

    Procedure

    • In a large bowl, add the egg and the sugar. Blend well with a fork, then add the oil and vanilla. Mix well, then add the flour and baking powder. Mix everything, then work it with your hands until you get a smooth dough. Form it into a ball.
    • Dust some flour on a piece of parchment paper, place the dough on top, flour the top, and with a floured rolling pin roll the dough to a rectangular shape, not too thin.
    • Spread 2-3 tablespoons of chocolate spread leaving the edges clean.
    • Roll up from the longest side until you get a roll, then close the two ends by folding them down onto themselves. Wrap the roll in the parchment and place it in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
    • In the meantime, preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
    • Unwrap the roll and place it on a baking tray. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, check it so it doesn't burn, it has to be a light golden.
    How to make a shrotcrust chocolate roll

    Slice the roll

    Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Dust with icing sugar and cut into slices that look like small biscotti.

    As a matter of fact, there are times I simply cut the slices as I need them, leaving the roll under a towel. It stays crumbly and does not harden even after three days. It has never lasted longer than that.

    The shortcrust has a wonderful outside crispiness, yet once you bite in it delicately melt in your mouth. The chocolate is a delightful partner and lends a richness to the overall flavor. Coffee, milk, or tea are just waiting to be accompanied by this dessert.

    Variations

    Instead of the chocolate hazelnut spread, you can choose to fill the roll with:

    • dark chocolate spread
    • jam
    • pistachio cream

    More oil-based pastry crusts? Check these out:

    Quince jam tart (crostata con marmellata di mele cotogne)

    Vegan plum rosemary galette with olive oil crust

    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
    Simple oil-based shortcrust chocolate roll-feature-on the board-sliced

    Simple oil-based shortcrust chocolate roll


    • Author: Nicoletta
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 1 roll 1x
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Description

    Simple oil-based shortcrust chocolate roll features a crumbly, tender, shortcrust base made with avocado oil, filled with a delightful chocolate hazelnut spread, that is rolled, then baked to golden brown. Perfect treat from breakfast to dessert.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 150 g organic, unbleached all-purpose flour
    • 1 free-range egg
    • 60 g cane sugar
    • 50 ml vegetable oil or light olive oil
    • ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • 2-3 tablespoon chocolate hazelnut spread

    Instructions

    1. In a bowl, add the egg and the sugar. Blend well with a fork, then add the oil and vanilla.
    2. Mix well, then add the flour and baking powder. Mix everything, then work it with your hands until you get a smooth dough. Form into a ball.
    3. Dust some flour on a piece of parchment paper, place the dough on top, and with a floured rolling pin roll the dough to a rectangular shape, not too thin.
    4. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of chocolate spread leaving the edges clean.
    5. Roll up from the longest side until you get a roll, then close the two ends by tucking them under. Wrap the roll in the parchment paper and place it in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
    6. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
    7. Unwrap the roll and place it on a baking tray. Bake for about 15 minutes, check it so it doesn't burn, it has to be a light golden.
    8. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Dust with icing sugar and cut into slices that look like small biscotti.

    Notes

    The recipe can easily be doubled and make two rolls.

    As for filling, you can use any spread or jam you like.

    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Dessert, cookies
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Keywords: chocolate hazelnut spread, roll, dessert, sweets, italian, baked, vegetable oil, no butter, shortcrust, easy

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @sugarlovespices on Instagram and hashtag it #sugarlovespices

    Recipe Card powered byTasty Recipes
    « Easy Rustic Chestnut Plum Cake
    Fall Spinach Barley Risotto (Orzotto con Spinaci) »
    • 32

    Loreto

    When I am not cooking, I enjoy playing musical instruments, singing, writing. I have learned over the years to live in gratitude and enjoy the moment. Dig deeper →

    Nicoletta

    I love baking and kneading dough because it takes me to a happy place in my soul. Dig deeper →

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Ramya says

      September 27, 2021 at 7:12 am

      Sorry just saw this now Will be making this soon i never had chocolate roll beforw can i use vanilla extract instead as i dont have vanilla bean paste at home and cant go out to buy paste as new rules started today in Singapore perfect for my after office meals will dm you guys if i make this and let you know how it goes Thanks Ramya

      Reply
      • Nicoletta says

        September 27, 2021 at 9:44 am

        Hi Ramya! Yes, you can use vanilla extract. Let me know how it goes. Thank you!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi! We are Loreto and Nicoletta, the foodie duo behind Sugar Love Spices. We love creating in the kitchen using seasonal good quality ingredients that we believe are key to the success of every meal. Come with us as we share traditional Italian recipes and so much more. Having fun in the kitchen is very important to us, and want to share that light heartedness with you. Nicoletta will help you with the sweet things, and I Loreto like to spice things up. Dig deeper →

    Cooking Classes

    Our in-home Cooking Classes

    Load up on new recipes, exclusive goodies + more

    get exclusive content straight to your inbox.

    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Links

    • Home
    • Cooking Classes
    • Recipes
    • Travel

    Stay Connected

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    About

    • Contact
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy

    COPYRIGHT © 2021 SUGARLOVESPICES