This Chantilly Cream Roll is a delightful dessert that features a light and airy sponge cake filled with blueberry jam and topped with a luxurious Chantilly cream. The sponge cake is made from a batter of milk, oil, cake flour, egg yolks, egg whites, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla extract, creating a fluffy and moist base. Once baked, the cake is filled with blueberry jam and rolled up, then topped with homemade Chantilly cream made from heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. A sprinkle of cinnamon powder on top adds a warm, spicy note to this sweet treat.
Why You'll Love This: The combination of the soft sponge, tangy blueberry jam, and sweet Chantilly cream creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. It's a delightful dessert that's not too heavy, making it perfect for any occasion.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for afternoon tea, dessert after a meal, or as a special treat for gatherings and celebrations. It's also great for holidays or as a sweet surprise for loved ones.
Decoration Tips: Garnish with fresh blueberries, mint leaves, or edible flowers for an elegant presentation. You can also dust with additional powdered sugar or drizzle with a light glaze for extra sweetness.
Ingredients for Cake:
- 60ml Milk
- 60ml Oil
- Pinch of Salt
- 120g Cake Flour
- 6 Egg Yolks
- 6 Egg Whites
- 2ml Lemon Juice
- 120g Sugar
- 4g Vanilla Extract
Ingredients for Chantilly Cream:
- 230g Heavy Cream (36% fat content, cold)
- 30g Powdered Sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Filling:
- 200g Blueberry Jam
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Prepare a 37cm x 24cm baking pan.
- Mix milk, oil, salt, and cake flour in a bowl. Stir in egg yolks.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with lemon juice until foamy. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites.
- Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 14 minutes.
- Once cooled, spread blueberry jam over the cake and roll it up.
- For Chantilly Cream: Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until it starts to thicken. Add vanilla extract and continue whipping until it reaches a fluffy consistency (be careful not to over-whip).
- Spread or pipe the Chantilly cream over the rolled cake.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon powder.
Enjoy your homemade Chantilly Cream Roll, a delightful combination of soft cake, sweet jam, and creamy topping that's sure to impress!
Enjoy!