Jane's Jelly-Filled Vanilla Cake Roll
Filled with a layer of your favorite flavor of jelly, this vanilla cake roll is light, spongy, and easy to make.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Separate eggs and set yolks aside. Whip egg whites and salt in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Sprinkle baking powder over the surface and beat to incorporate.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract. Sift 1/2 cup cake flour over the egg mixture and fold in gently to combine. Repeat twice more with remaining flour. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until cake springs back when gently pressed with a finger, 10 to 13 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Lay a kitchen towel on a surface and dust generously with powdered sugar. Remove cake from the oven and immediately turn out onto the towel.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Remove parchment paper and trim off any crusty edges of cake to prevent cracking during rolling. Spread jelly over the surface. Beginning on a short side, roll the cake, using the towel as a guide. Transfer the cake roll, seam-side down, to a serving plate. Let cool thoroughly before slicing and serving, about 45 minutes.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (14 servings total)