Cake Roll

A cake roll (also called a Swiss roll or jelly roll) is a type of sponge cake that’s baked in a thin layer, filled (commonly with cream, jam, or frosting), and then rolled into a log shape. It’s light, fluffy, and visually impressive when sliced to reveal the spiral of cake and filling.

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🍰 Basic Cake Roll Recipe

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 4 large eggs

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

For the filling:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  (You can also use jam, Nutella, or cream cheese frosting instead.)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.

2. Make the Batter:

   • Beat eggs on high speed for about 5 minutes, until thick and lemon-colored.

   • Gradually add sugar and vanilla.

   • In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt.

   • Gently fold dry ingredients into egg mixture until just combined.

3. Bake the Cake:

   • Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.

   • Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.

4. Roll the Cake:

   • While still hot, turn the cake out onto a clean kitchen towel sprinkled with powdered sugar.

   • Peel off parchment paper.

   • Starting from a short side, roll the cake and towel together into a spiral. Let it cool completely.

5. Prepare the Filling:

   • Whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

6. Assemble:

   • Carefully unroll the cooled cake.

   • Spread filling evenly, then re-roll (without the towel).

   • Chill for 30 minutes before slicing.