Description
A simple yet impressive dessert that features a light sponge cake wrapped around a flavorful filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Filling options: jam, whipped cream, buttercream, mascarpone
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment and grease lightly.
- Whisk eggs and sugar together until the mixture turns pale and ribbons form when you lift the whisk.
- Fold sifted flour into the egg mixture, adding vanilla and any zest. Keep the batter airy.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes until the top springs back slightly.
- Prepare a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust it with powdered sugar.
- Invert the cake onto the sugared towel, peel off the parchment, and roll the cake with the towel from the short end to let it cool rolled up.
- Unroll the cooled cake gently, spread your filling evenly, then re-roll without the towel for a tight spiral.
- Chill briefly to set the filling if needed, then slice with a serrated knife for neat rounds.
Notes
For best results, practice rolling the cake once before serving to avoid cracking and ensure a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg