Light Jelly Roll Cake Recipe

Whip up this incredibly easy and fast jelly roll cake in under 30 minutes! Using pantry staples, this recipe is perfect for using up leftover jam and impressing your friends. The secret? Baking paper ensures a perfectly smooth, effortless unrolling. Get ready for a delightful treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 287.6 kcal
Protein 16g
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Ingredients for Light Jelly Roll Cake

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How to Make Light Jelly Roll Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and flour a 17x11 inch jelly roll pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper, grease the paper, and dust lightly with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 4 large eggs until light and foamy. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar, beating until thick and pale yellow.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 10-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. While the cake is still warm, dust a clean kitchen towel generously with powdered sugar.
  7. Carefully invert the cake onto the powdered sugar-dusted towel, gently peeling off the parchment paper.
  8. Starting from the shorter side, tightly roll the cake up with the towel, allowing it to cool completely.
  9. Once cool, carefully unroll the cake, trim the edges, and spread with your favorite jam or jelly.
  10. Re-roll the cake and dust with powdered sugar or ice with your favorite frosting (chocolate buttercream is a great choice!).
  11. Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

135g

Fat

7g

Carbs

17g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Light Jelly Roll Cake?

Light Jelly Roll Cake takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Light Jelly Roll Cake?

Light Jelly Roll Cake has approximately 287.6 calories per serving, with about 16 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Light Jelly Roll Cake?

The key ingredients for Light Jelly Roll Cake are Eggs, Granulated Sugar, Cake And Pastry Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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