Sponge Cake Roll

Prep: 45 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A light and fluffy sponge cake roll with a citrus-flavored filling, perfect for dessert or tea time. The moist sponge is rolled with marmalade, then dusted with sugar for a sweet finish. Ideal for those who enjoy delicate, citrus-infused baked treats with a soft, airy texture.

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Ingredients

  • 7 Egg Whites
  • 1 Cup Cake Flour
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 4 Egg Yolks
  • 3/4 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Grated Orange Peel
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

Instructions

  1. Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Sift flour and salt and set aside.
  3. Coat a 15x10x1 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  4. Line the pan with wax paper and coat the paper with spray.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened.
  6. Gradually add sugar and beat until thick and lemony colored.
  7. Add grated orange peel, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  8. Add sifted flour mixture and mix well. The batter will be thick.
  9. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  10. Fold the egg whites into the batter gently.
  11. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
  12. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  13. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  14. Turn the cake onto a kitchen towel.
  15. Sprinkle the cake with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar.
  16. Gently peel off the wax paper and roll the cake up jelly roll style, starting with the short side.
  17. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  18. Unroll the cake and spread marmalade evenly over it within 1/2 inch of the edges.
  19. Roll up again, seam side down.
  20. Sprinkle with remaining sugar, wrap, and refrigerate for one hour.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

517 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 32g 64% DV
Total Fat 15.1g 19% DV
Carbs 48.2g 18% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 20g 40% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10073mg 100% DV
Potassium 512mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 576.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 121.5mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 117.8mg 9% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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