A colorful towel cake roll is a delightful, visually treat that’s surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for parties or afternoon tea, this recipe combines fluffy sponge cake with creamy filling, all rolled into a charming, towel-like design. Here’s a step-by-step guide.
### Ingredients
For the sponge cake: 4 eggs, 60g sugar, 60g all-purpose flour, 20g milk, and 15g melted butter.
For the filling: 200ml heavy cream (whipped to stiff peaks with 2 tbsp sugar), and food coloring (gel-based works best for vibrant hues).
### Steps
1. Prepare the Sponge: Separate eggs. Beat yolks with 30g sugar until pale. Whisk egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the yolk mixture into the whites, then sift in flour and fold in milk and melted butter.
2. Bake: Pour the batter into a 15x10 inch baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes until golden. Let it cool slightly.
3. Color and Fill: Divide the whipped cream into two bowls. Add pink (or desired color) to one bowl, leaving the other plain. Spread the plain cream evenly over the cake, then dollop the pink cream on top. Use a toothpick to swirl the colors for a marble effect.
4. Roll: Starting from the short end, tightly roll the cake with the parchment paper. Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour to set.
### Serving
Unwrap and slice into 1-inch thick rounds. The swirled cream inside resembles a rolled towel, making it as fun to look at as it is to eat! Enjoy your homemade masterpiece.
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