Cake roll
A cake roll, also called a roulade, is a type of layered cake made from a thin sponge cake spread with a filling, rolled up, and often decorated with frosting. The cake roll is believed to have originated in Central Europe in the 19th century. Early versions of the cake roll were filled with fruit or nut mixtures, but today, cake rolls are more commonly filled with cream, buttercream, or chocolate.
The cake roll became popular in the United States in the late 19th century. One of the earliest known recipes for a cake roll appeared in Fannie Merritt Farmer’s 1896 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book. The recipe, called “Jelly Cake,” was made with a sponge cake filled with raspberry jam.
Cake rolls remained popular in the early 20th century. A 1918 cookbook called The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book included a recipe for a “Cream Cake Roll” made with a sponge cake filled with whipped cream.
Advice
If you want to make a cake roll, it is important to use the right ingredients and follow the recipe closely. Make sure to use the proper size of pan and line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper to make it easier to take the cake out. When mixing the cake batter, be sure to be gentle and not overmix it. When rolling the cake, use a clean kitchen towel to help roll the cake and prevent it from sticking. Finally, be sure to chill the cake roll in the refrigerator before slicing and serving.
Questions
How do you roll a cake roll?
1. Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on the cake roll recipe. 2. Grease a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan, then line it with parchment paper. 3. Prepare the cake roll batter according to the recipe. 4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. 5. Bake the cake roll for the amount of time recommended on the recipe. 6. When the cake is done, remove it from the oven, loosen the edges with a knife, and immediately turn it out onto a clean kitchen towel that has been sprinkled with powdered sugar. 7. Carefully roll the cake in the towel, starting at one of the short ends, and let it cool completely. 8. Once cooled, unroll the cake, spread the filling evenly over the cake and then re-roll the cake, starting at one of the short ends. 9. Slice and serve the cake roll.
What is a rolled cake called?
A rolled cake is called a Swiss roll or a jelly roll.
Why did my cake roll crack?
Cake rolls can crack for a variety of reasons. Common causes could be the cake roll was not rolled up quickly enough after baking, the cake is over-baked, the cake is rolled too tightly, or the filling is too heavy.
Is Swiss roll a cake?
Yes, Swiss roll is a type of cake. It is a light sponge cake that is rolled up with a filling, usually made with whipped cream, jam, or buttercream.
How long do roll cakes last?
Roll cakes typically last up to 3-5 days in the refrigerator. However, they will stay fresh longer if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Can you use parchment paper to roll a cake?
Yes, you can use parchment paper to roll a cake. It is important to ensure that the parchment paper is slightly bigger than the cake so that it can be rolled up easily.
How to roll cake for jelly roll?
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Grease and line a 15x10x1 inch baking pan with parchment paper. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. 6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. 7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. 8. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. 9. Allow the cake to cool completely. 10. Once cooled, spread a layer of your favorite jelly over the top of the cake. 11. Starting at one of the short ends, carefully roll up the cake and jelly together. 12. Place the cake roll on a plate or board, seam-side down. 13. Serve and enjoy!
How do you roll a pumpkin roll without cracking it?
1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Grease a jelly roll pan with butter and sprinkle lightly with flour. 3. Beat together 4 eggs and 1 cup of sugar until thick and lemon colored. 4. Stir in 3/4 cup of canned pumpkin and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. 5. In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. 6. Fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just blended. 7. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched. 8. Place a damp cloth over the cake and turn the cake out onto it. 9. Roll up the cake in the cloth and let cool completely. 10. Once the cake is cooled, unroll it and spread with a cream cheese filling. 11. Re-roll the cake and wrap in plastic wrap. 12. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Do you roll a Swiss roll hot or cold?
A Swiss roll is typically served cold.
What is the best way to roll icing?
The best way to roll icing is to begin by using a rolling pin to roll it out on a flat, clean, dry surface that has been lightly dusted with powdered sugar or cornstarch. Roll the icing from the center outward in all directions until it is the desired thickness. If your surface is not large enough, use a rolling pin to help you transfer the icing to the surface. It is best to keep the icing at an even thickness for a consistent look.
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Recipes
Pumpkin Cake Roll With Cream Cheese Filling
- pecan
- confectioners sugar
- sugar
- baking powder
- ginger
- lemon juice
- pur vanilla extract
- nutmeg
- salt
- cinnamon
- pumpkin puree
- egg
- all purpose flour
- butter
- cream cheese
- oil
Drunken Cherry Cake Roll Recipe
- whipping cream
- all purpose flour
- cocoa powder
- sugar
- heavy cream
- vodka
- cherry
- chocolate chip
- egg
Raffaello Cake Roll (Almond Coconut Cake)
- all purpose flour
- heavy cream
- sugar
- butter
- almond extract
- coconut flake
- almond
- wafer
- cream cheese
- egg
- ferrero raffaello candy
Einkorn Pumpkin Cake Roll
- coconut sugar
- heavy cream
- powdered sugar
- pumpkin pie spice
- vanilla extract
- egg white
- baking powder
- baking soda
- powdered sugar
- salt
- pumpkin puree
- rum
- egg
- all purpose einkorn flour
- mascarpone cream
Chocolate Peppermint Cake Roll
- powdered sugar
- sweet chocolate chip
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- all purpose flour
- heavy cream
- baking powder
- peppermint extract
- cocoa powder
- water
- butter
- baking soda
- salt
- starlight mint candy
- egg
- cream cheese
- starlight mint candy
Sweet Potato Cake Roll With Cream Cheese Filling
- vanilla extract
- baking powder
- baking soda
- confectioners sugar
- nutmeg
- salt
- coconut
- egg
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- sweet potato
- cinnamon
- butter
- cream cheese
Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate Cake Roll
- heavy cream
- vanilla extract
- chocolate hazelnut spread
- powdered sugar
- pumpkin puree
- chocolate chip
- salt
- cream cheese
- coffee
- sweet chocolate chip
- sugar
- pumpkin pie spice
- cocoa powder
- egg
Raspberry Cake Roll
- confectioners sugar
- heavy cream
- baking powder
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- all purpose flour
- salt
- lemon zest
- raspberry
- butter
- white chocolate
- egg
Red Velvet Cake Roll
- cake flour
- vanilla extract
- white vinegar
- red
- baking soda
- salt
- sugar
- butter
- milk
- buttermilk
- all purpose flour
- vegetable oil
- cocoa powder
- sugar
- baking powder
- egg
- powdered sugar
Flourless Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cake Roll
- powdered sugar
- sweet chocolate chip
- cocoa powder
- vanilla extract
- peanut butter
- salt
- cream cheese
- coffee
- heavy cream
- sugar
- egg
- peanut butter cup
Milky Way Flourless Chocolate Cake Roll
- heavy cream
- cocoa powder
- vanilla extract
- vanilla extract
- milky way candy bar
- caramel sauce
- vanilla
- salt
- coffee
- powdered sugar
- sugar
- sweet chocolate chip
- egg
Lemon Cake Roll
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- lemon juice
- sugar
- lemon zest
- baking powder
- heavy cream
- powdered sugar
- salt
- salt
- lemon oil
- envelope gelatin
- water
- egg
- egg yolk
- cream cheese
- whipped cream
- lemon
- yellow coloring
- lemon zest
Apple Cranberry Filled Walnut Cake Roll
- powdered sugar
- cranberry sauce
- baking powder
- lemon juice
- vanilla
- cinnamon
- walnut
- water
- nutmeg
- salt
- apple juice
- apple
- all purpose flour
- egg
- sugar
- butter
- cream cheese
Berries and Cream Cake Roll
- crisco flour spray
- fruit
- powdered sugar
- heavy cream
- smucker strawberry preserve
- vanilla extract
- salt
- sugar
- pillsbury softasilk cake flour
- baking powder
- egg
Raspberry Matcha Cake Roll
- avocado
- matcha
- cake flour
- vanilla extract
- milk
- sugar
- heavy cream
- egg
- raspberry
- confectioners sugar
- filling
Pumpkin Cannoli Cake Roll
- miniature semisweet chocolate chip
- sugar
- baking powder
- baking soda
- pumpkin pie spice
- pumpkin
- ricotta cheese
- egg
- all purpose flour
- heavy cream
- confectioners sugar
- filling
Carrot Cake Roll
- baking powder
- vanilla extract
- vanilla extract
- batch cream cheese filling
- powdered sugar
- cinnamon
- ginger
- salt
- sugar
- powdered sugar
- nutmeg
- clove
- carrot
- avocado oil
- egg
- all purpose flour
- butter
- cream cheese
Hot Chocolate and Marshmallow Cake Roll Recipe
- Cake
- cooking spray
- filling
- cocoa powder
- baking powder
- cake flour
- salt
- water
- vanilla extract
- egg yolk
- sugar
- egg white
- cake
- Filling
- hot chocolate sauce
- confectioners sugar
- water
- gelatin
- salt
- heavy cream
- marshmallow
- cream cheese
- vanilla extract
- Hot Chocolate Sauce
- heavy cream
- vanilla extract
- salt
- bittersweet chocolate
Champagne Cake Roll With White Chocolate (White Chocolate Bûche de Noël) Recipe
- cake roll
- Champagne Syrup
- champagne buttercream
- marc de champagne
- sugar
- water
- Cake Roll
- champagne syrup
- minus sugar
- marc de champagne
- baking powder
- powdered sugar
- salt
- buttermilk
- sunflower oil
- egg
- all purpose flour
- Champagne Buttercream
- white chocolate ganache
- minus sugar
- butter
- marc de champagne
- egg white
- White Chocolate Ganache
- white chocolate shard
- heavy cream
- white chocolate
- White Chocolate Shards
- gold luster dust
- sugar pearl
- white chocolate
Chocolate Cherry Cake Roll (Drunk)
- clear rum
- all purpose flour
- heavy cream
- morello cherry
- cacao powder
- sugar
- sweetened condensed milk
- egg
Pumpkin Cake Roll
- salt
- nutmeg
- pumpkin
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- pecan
- lemon juice
- vanilla extract
- confectioners sugar
- cinnamon
- egg
- butter
- cream cheese
Easy Strawberry Cake Roll Recipe
- all purpose flour
- heavy cream
- strawberry
- strawberry
- sugar
- egg
- cream cheese
Dulce De Leche Cake Roll
- all purpose flour
- heavy cream
- sugar
- butter
- dulce de leche
- egg
White Chocolate Cream-Filled Cake Roll
- butter
- cardamom
- cherry
- chocolate
- cinnamon
- powdered sugar
- salt
- star anise
- tangerine
- cocoa powder
- sugar
- egg yolk
- greek yogurt
- cream
- all purpose flour
- white chocolate
- egg
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- egg 58%
- sugar 54%
Common Ingredients
- salt 50%
- all purpose flour 42%
Usual Ingredients
- baking powder 38%
- cream cheese 38%
- heavy cream 38%
- powdered sugar 38%
- vanilla extract 38%
- butter 33%
Rarey Ingredients
- cocoa powder 25%