Light Jelly Roll Cake

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3

Light and Fluffy Jelly Roll Cake recipe for your sweet cravings

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

257

Sugar

33g

Fat

The Jelly Roll Cake, also known as Swiss Roll, is a popular dessert in many countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia. The cake is made by rolling together cake and a filling, generally a fruit jelly or jam. The result is a spiral of cake that is both light and flavorful, with a beautiful presentation. The lightness of this dessert is what makes it so popular, as it's perfect for an afternoon tea or as a sweet treat without weighing you down. With a variety of jelly or jam flavors to choose from, you can customize it to your taste preferences and create a dessert that is both beautiful and delicious.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan.
2.	In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract, stirring until just combined.
3.	Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
4.	Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5.	While the cake is still warm, place a piece of parchment paper over the top and gently roll it up from the short side.
6.	Let the cake cool completely, then unroll it and spread the jelly or jam over the top of the cake.
7.	Carefully roll the cake back up, using the parchment paper to help you, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

PROS

This light and fluffy jelly roll cake is easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

It can be made with your favorite fruit jelly or jam, making it customizable to your taste preferences.

Once rolled up with the jelly or jam, it makes for a beautiful presentation for any occasion or event.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The rolling process can be tricky, and the cake may crack or tear if not handled carefully.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The use of fruit jelly or jam adds a small amount of nutrients, such as Vitamin C, and antioxidants.
Eggs are a good source of protein and vitamin D, while the cake-and-pastry flour contains less protein and more starch, which results in a light and fluffy texture.

	6 eggs
	1 cup granulated sugar
	1 cup cake-and-pastry flour
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	1 pinch salt
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1 whole fruit jelly or jam