Raspberry Swirl Christmas Roll
A delightful and easy dessert that features a soft cake rolled around vibrant raspberry jam, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Sifted for a lighter texture.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps the cake rise.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
- 3 large eggs Room temperature for better volume.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor.
- 1/4 cup milk Whole milk recommended for richness.
- 1 cup raspberry jam Use good quality, homemade if possible.
- Powdered sugar for dusting Powdered sugar For decorative finish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and pale.
- Mix in the vanilla and milk until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Baking and Assembling
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is still warm, invert it onto a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Remove the parchment paper and spread the raspberry jam evenly over the cake.
- Roll the cake up slowly using the towel, tucking it tightly as you go.
- Let it cool completely while wrapped in the towel, then dust with powdered sugar and slice to serve.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients lead to better batter and don’t rush the cooling to avoid crumbling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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