🍰 Basic Cake Roll Components:
1 Sponge Cake – Thin, flexible cake baked in a sheet pan so it can be rolled.
2 Filling – Whipped cream, buttercream, fruit preserves, ganache, or mascarpone.
3 Topping (optional) – Powdered sugar, chocolate glaze, or ganache.
🧁 Easy Vanilla Cake Roll Recipe
Ingredients (for sponge):
• 4 large eggs (room temp)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Filling:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: sliced strawberries or jam
Instructions:
1 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
2 Beat eggs in a large bowl until thick (about 3–5 min). Add sugar gradually, then vanilla.
3 Sift in dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) and fold gently.
4 Pour into pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and springy.
5 Roll while warm: Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Invert cake onto the towel, peel off parchment, and gently roll it up with the towel. Let it cool rolled up.
6 Make filling: Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
7 Unroll cake, spread filling, and re-roll (without towel). Chill 30 min before slicing.
🍓 Flavor Variations:
• Chocolate Roll – Add cocoa to the batter and use chocolate ganache filling.
• Matcha Roll – Add matcha powder to the sponge and use red bean or cream filling.
• Pumpkin Roll – Add pumpkin puree and spices; great for fall.