Description
Delicious and visually stunning purple Swiss roll cake filled with whipped cream and decorated with sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 100g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 80g cake flour
- 10g cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- as needed purple gel food coloring
- 200ml heavy cream
- 30g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- as needed assorted sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 9×13 inch baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add half of the sugar (50g) and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat egg yolks and remaining sugar until pale and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift together cake flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gently fold into the egg yolk mixture.
- Add a few drops of purple gel food coloring to the desired hue. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the beaten egg whites in thirds, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and spread evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly pressed.
- Once baked, quickly turn the cake onto a clean tea towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment paper. Starting from one end, roll the cake with the towel. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Swiss Roll:
- Once the cake is cool, gently unroll and spread an even layer of whipped cream. Re-roll the cake without the towel.
- Cover the outside with a thin layer of remaining whipped cream.
- Decorate:
- Decorate with assorted sprinkles.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks for the best texture.
- Use gel food coloring to achieve a vibrant purple without altering the batter’s consistency.
- Roll the cake while it’s warm to prevent cracking.
- Chill the assembled cake for at least an hour before serving to set the shape.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg