Coffee cake roll recipes

A Comprehensive Guide to Making Coffee Cake Roll

Coffee cake roll, a delightful blend of rich coffee flavor and soft, airy sponge, is a treat loved by many. Here’s a step-by-step guide to crafting this delicious dessert.

Ingredients:

For the sponge cake: 4 eggs (separated), 60g sugar, 60g cake flour, 15g milk, 15g melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract.

For the coffee filling: 100g heavy cream (whipped), 2 tbsp instant coffee (dissolved in 3 tbsp hot water), 1 tbsp sugar.

Optional: Dusting powder (cocoa powder or powdered sugar).

Instructions:

1. Prepare the sponge: Separate eggs. Whisk egg whites until foamy, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mix egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Gently fold the yolk mixture into the egg whites, then sift in cake flour and fold until just combined.

2. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into a 15x10-inch baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool slightly.

3. Make the filling: Whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form. Dissolve instant coffee in hot water, let it cool, then fold into the whipped cream.

4. Assemble the roll: Spread the coffee filling evenly over the warm cake. Roll tightly using the parchment paper as a guide. Chill for 1 hour, then dust with cocoa or powdered sugar before slicing.

Serve chilled and enjoy the perfect harmony of coffee and cake in every bite!