Simple Jelly Roll Cake
Delightfully light and irresistibly sweet, this Simple Jelly Roll Cake is a timeless dessert that’s as easy to make as it is beautiful to serve. Featuring a soft, spongy cake batter made with just a handful of pantry staples—like eggs, sugar, and flour—it’s gently rolled around a luscious layer of your favorite jam or jelly for a burst of fruity goodness in every bite. The magic begins with a quick bake, followed by a clever rolling technique using a sugared kitchen towel to create its signature spiral shape. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, this stunning treat is perfect for a tea party, holiday table, or any occasion that calls for a touch of elegance. Ready in just 30 minutes, this classic jelly roll cake is the definition of simple sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 120 grams Granulated sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Jam or jelly (any flavor)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the paper to prevent sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer on high speed for about 5-7 minutes, until the mixture is pale and tripled in volume.
Add the vanilla extract and mix briefly to combine.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a spatula. Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and use a spatula to spread it out to all edges in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the cake springs back when touched.
While the cake is baking, spread a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and generously dust it with powdered sugar.
When the cake is done, immediately invert it onto the sugared towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper. Roll the cake up with the towel, starting from one of the short ends, and let it cool completely in this rolled position.
Once cooled, gently unroll the cake and evenly spread your jam or jelly across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
Roll the cake back up tightly (without the towel this time) and transfer it to a serving plate seam side down.
Dust the top with powdered sugar for decoration, slice, and serve. Enjoy your simple jelly roll cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 907 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.8 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 196.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 474 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
