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Chocolate Swiss Roll Bars Recipe

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These Chocolate Swiss Roll Bars offer a rich, moist chocolate cake base topped with a creamy, sweet cream cheese layer and a smooth, melted chocolate drizzle. Combining the softness of applesauce in the cake and the light whipped topping in the filling, these bars make a delightful no-fuss dessert that chills to perfection before serving.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake Base

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup applesauce

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 4 ounces whipped topping

Chocolate Topping

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s fully heated before baking the cake layer.
  2. Prepare cream cheese: Remove 4 ounces of cream cheese from the fridge to bring it to room temperature for easier mixing later.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and a pinch of salt; mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Add the egg, vegetable oil, and applesauce to the dry mixture. Mix until just combined, scraping down the bowl sides as needed for uniform batter.
  5. Bake the cake: Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or butter. Spread the prepared batter evenly in the pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan for about 2 hours, which is essential before adding the filling layer to prevent melting.
  7. Make the cream cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and milk until well blended. Fold in the whipped topping gently, being careful to maintain its light texture.
  8. Spread the filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled chocolate cake base.
  9. Prepare chocolate topping: In a microwave-safe dish, melt butter. Stir in chocolate chips until fully melted and smooth. Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate mixture over the cream cheese filling immediately.
  10. Chill before serving: Place the assembled bars in the refrigerator to chill and set the layers for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
  11. Serve and enjoy: Once chilled, cut into bars and enjoy this decadent, layered chocolate dessert.

Notes

  • Applesauce adds moisture to the cake without the need for additional oil, making the texture rich yet light.
  • Chilling the assembled bars overnight enhances the flavors and allows the filling and topping layers to set perfectly.
  • For a firmer chocolate topping, allow it to cool slightly before drizzling.
  • You can substitute whipped topping with freshly whipped cream for a homemade touch.
  • Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling layer.

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