Description
A delightful dessert featuring a light sponge cake rolled around a sweet orange filling, perfect for celebrations or a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 100 grams (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 milliliters (3/4 cup) heavy cream
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) powdered sugar
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter by beating eggs and sugar until thick and pale.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the egg mixture.
- Add orange zest, juice, and vanilla extract to the batter and mix gently.
- Pour the batter into a baking tray and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes.
- While the cake bakes, whip the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once baked, cool the cake slightly, then roll it with a towel to shape.
- Unroll the cake, spread the whipped cream filling, and re-roll it carefully.
- Trim the ends, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better volume.
- Be gentle when folding in dry ingredients to maintain air in the batter.
- Store wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Can be frozen for up to a month; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Orange Swiss Roll, dessert, sponge cake, citrus dessert