A Beautiful and Delicious Treat Perfect for Any Occasion
This Swedish Roll Cake, also known as a Swiss Roll, is a visually stunning and delicious dessert that will impress both in taste and presentation. With a light and fluffy sponge cake rolled around creamy pastry filling and fresh bananas, this cake is perfect for any special occasion. The intricate pattern adds a touch of elegance, making it a true showstopper.
Equipment Needed
To make this delightful Swedish Roll Cake, you will need the following equipment:
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Spatula
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Piping bags or plastic bags
- Oven
- Knife
Ingredients:
For the First Batter:
- 4 egg yolks
- 55ml milk (half a tea glass)
- 50ml vegetable oil (half a tea glass)
- 60g flour (a bit more than half a cup)
For the Second Batter:
- 4 egg whites
- 4g lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
- 50g sugar (quarter cup)
For the Filling:
- Pastry cream
- 2 bananas
For the Decoration:
- Food coloring or cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Baking Tray:
- Line your baking tray with parchment paper and draw your desired pattern on the reverse side of the paper.
- Prepare the First Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, vegetable oil, and flour until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the Second Batter:
- In another mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat the egg whites.
- Add the lemon juice and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the first batter into the beaten egg whites using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Prepare the Decorative Batter:
- Separate 1/4 of the batter and add food coloring or cocoa powder to achieve your desired color.
- Place the colored batter in a piping bag (or a plastic bag with the corner snipped off) and pipe the design onto the prepared parchment paper.
- Bake the design in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 1 minute to set.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the remaining batter over the baked design and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until the cake is lightly golden and springs back when touched.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Assemble the Roll:
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, spread the pastry cream evenly over the surface.
- Place the bananas at one edge of the cake.
- Carefully roll the cake from the edge with the bananas, using the parchment paper to help guide the roll.
- Wrap the roll in the parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve the chilled Swedish Roll Cake.
Enjoy your delightful Swedish Roll Cake! If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and share your experience.