Vanilla Swiss Roll with Cream Filling

Vanilla Swiss Roll with Cream Filling

Ingredients:

For the Sponge Cake:

– 4 large eggs
– 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– Powdered sugar (for dusting)

For the Cream Filling:

– 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
– 2 tbsp powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

2. **Prepare the Sponge Cake**:
– In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together with an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is pale and thick, about 5 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and mix briefly.
– In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
– Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until well combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the batter light and airy.
– Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
– Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake is golden and springs back when touched.

3. **Roll the Cake**:
– While the cake is still warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Carefully invert the cake onto the towel and peel off the parchment paper.
– Starting from one of the short sides, roll the cake up with the towel inside. This will help shape the cake for filling later. Let it cool completely in the rolled position.

4. **Prepare the Cream Filling**:
– In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.

5. **Assemble the Swiss Roll**:
– Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread the whipped cream filling evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
– Gently roll the cake back up, this time without the towel.
– Dust the top of the roll with powdered sugar.

6. **Serve**:
– Slice and serve. This cake is best enjoyed the same day it’s made, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Enjoy your light and creamy vanilla Swiss roll!