How to Roll a Jelly Roll

Create a quick and delicious dessert by rolling up a jelly roll.

Preparing a jelly roll allows you to create an elegant dessert with basic ingredients and kitchen equipment. You can even present the jelly roll as a healthy dessert, since you can prepare your own reduced-sugar fruit jam to include in the roll. After you have rolled up the jelly roll, you can slice it into nice wedges and serve it as a special treat. You can also experiment with different types of jams, jellies, spreads and even pieces of fruit in your jelly roll.

Things You'll Need

• Large bowl
• Whsk
• Wooden spoon
• Spatula or knife
• Baking pan
• Parchment paper
• Towel
• Flour
• 2 eggs
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Milk
• Sugar
• Vanilla
• Jam

Instructions

1. Prepare the cake portion of the jelly roll by mixing one cup of sifted cake flour (if you don't have cake flour, add an extra teaspoon of baking powder), two eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/4 tsp. of salt, 3/4 cup of sugar, 1/4 tsp. of vanilla and two tbsp. of milk. Mix the ingredients and spread the mixture in a 10x15 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.

2. Bake the cake in an oven pre-heated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes or until it starts to brown. Don't let it overbake or it won't roll properly. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly

3. Turn the pan upside down and let the cake fall out onto a towel. Peel off the parchment paper.

4. Roll the cake loosely--use the towel to help you roll it. Let it cool.

5. Unroll the cake and spread your jam or jelly on it. Roll it up again, this time tightly. Dust with powdered sugar and slice.

References

• All Recipes: Jelly Roll
• Cooking Light: How to Roll a Jelly Cake

Resources

• You Tube: Classic Jelly Roll