Easter Cake Roll
Patricia
This recipe is more than just a pretty dessert. It’s soft, light, and balanced with sweet vanilla cream, making each bite as delightful as it looks.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Cool + Chill Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 22 minutes mins
Servings 10 slices
Calories 230 kcal
For the Cake:
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Gel food coloring pastel pink, green, blue, yellow
For the Filling:
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping (Optional):
- Whipped cream
- Pastel sprinkles
Preheat and Prepare the Pan
Make the Cake Batter
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on high speed until thick and pale—5 to 7 minutes. Add vanilla, oil, and milk, and mix until combined.
Tip: The long mixing time helps incorporate air for a fluffy sponge.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula.
Tip: Fold gently to preserve the airiness of the batter.
Roll While Warm
Immediately turn the cake out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment, then roll the cake (short end to short end) with the towel. Let it cool completely while rolled.
Tip: Rolling while warm helps prevent cracking.
Prepare the Filling
In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Use Gel Food Coloring: Gel doesn’t thin the batter like liquid food coloring does, giving more vibrant pastel tones.
- Avoid Overmixing: Overmixing can deflate your batter and result in a dense sponge.
- Cool Completely: Before adding the whipped cream, ensure the cake is completely cool to prevent melting.
- Add Flavor: Try almond or lemon extract in the cake batter for a twist.