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Fluffy Vanilla Roll Cake Recipe

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This Fluffy Vanilla Roll Cake features a light and airy sponge layered with sweetened whipped cream and infused with vanilla for a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Sponge Cake

  • 100 g Egg yolks
  • 30 g Granulated sugar for yolks
  • 1/4 pod Vanilla beans (or vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp)
  • 170 g Egg white
  • 70 g Granulated sugar for meringue
  • 85 g Cake flour
  • 30 g Milk
  • 50 g Oil
  • 30 g Granulated sugar
  • 30 g Water

For the Cream Filling

  • 250 g Heavy cream
  • 8 g Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 pod Vanilla beans (or vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp)

Notes

  • Ensure that no yolks, other oils, or liquids are mixed in the egg white and tools since they can prevent the egg white from whipping well.
  • Cake flour gets lumpy more easily than all-purpose flour or bread flour. I recommend sifting it to get the best result.
  • After you add sugar to yolks, quickly mix them to prevent them from creating lumps that are harder to remove later.
  • Clean up the side of a bowl since it can dry quickly and be difficult to clean up later.
  • Do not whip the meringue too much until it gets very stiff, as it’ll be harder to incorporate it into the yolk mixture.
  • Do not mix the batter vigorously to prevent the air bubbles in eggs from getting eliminated too much, which leads to a flatter sponge cake.
  • Be careful not to overbake as the cake can crack when dry.
  • Applying cake syrup is recommended to keep the sponge moist and delicious.
  • Whip cream on ice water if the room is warm to maintain volume.
  • Apply a thin layer of oil on parchment to prevent sticking when rolling the cake.
  • Chill the rolled cake in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours before slicing for best results.