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Vanilla Cake Roll

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A light and tender vanilla sponge cake rolled with a rich cream cheese filling and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. This elegant dessert features a beautiful swirl and a soft, creamy texture.

Ingredients

4 large eggs, separated and room temperature

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/2 cup (95g) granulated sugar

2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil

2 tablespoons (30ml) whole milk, room temperature

2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract

1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons (77g) cake flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Powdered sugar for dusting

4 ounces (113g) full fat cream cheese (or mascarpone)

1 cup (236ml) heavy whipping cream, cold

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup (65g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a jelly roll pan by spraying and lining with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, and beat to medium peaks. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in oil, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Sift in cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Fold in whipped egg whites carefully until no streaks remain.
  6. Spread batter evenly in pan and bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden and springy.
  7. Dust a clean towel with powdered sugar. Turn warm cake onto towel, remove parchment, and roll from the short side. Cool for 1 hour.
  8. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add some cream, then remaining cream and vanilla. Whip to soft peaks.
  9. Add powdered sugar and beat until stiff and spreadable.
  10. Unroll cooled cake, spread filling evenly, then roll back up gently.
  11. Wrap tightly and chill for at least 2 hours.
  12. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.

Notes

Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking.

Do not overbake to keep the sponge flexible.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge.

Add lemon curd or fruit preserves for flavor variations.

Top with fresh berries for serving.

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