Japanese Cotton Candy Swiss Cake Roll
Japanese Cotton Candy Swiss Cake Roll features an ultra-fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth sponge cake wrapped around a luscious whipped cream filling. This elegant yet simple dessert offers a light, airy texture reminiscent of cotton candy, paired with subtle sweetness that makes it perfect for any occasion, from casual treats to special celebrations.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Sponge Cake
- 4 large eggs (separated, room temperature)
- 70g cake flour, sifted
- 60g granulated sugar (divided for egg whites and yolks)
- 50ml milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 200ml cold whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for sweetening the cream)
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients, separating the egg whites and yolks carefully. Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better whipping.
- Whip the Egg Whites: In a clean, dry bowl, whip the egg whites using a hand mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add half of the sugar while whipping to stabilize and achieve a shiny, voluminous meringue.
- Mix the Batter: In a separate bowl, combine egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, and the remaining sugar. Gently fold in the sifted cake flour until just combined. Carefully fold in the whipped egg whites with a spatula, preserving as much air as possible to keep the batter light and airy.
- Bake the Sponge: Pour the batter evenly into a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until the sponge is golden and springs back lightly when touched. Avoid overbaking to maintain softness.
- Roll the Cake: While still warm, invert the sponge onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Gently roll the sponge and towel together to shape it and prevent cracking. Allow it to cool completely before unrolling.
- Prepare the Filling: Whip cold whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the unrolled sponge.
- Assemble the Roll: Carefully re-roll the sponge with the whipped cream filling inside, ensuring a tight, even spiral. Chill the cake roll briefly in the refrigerator to set its shape before slicing for serving.
Notes
- Use eggs at room temperature for a more stable and airy meringue.
- Fold batter gently to preserve the volume of whipped egg whites and ensure a fluffy sponge.
- Spread batter evenly and rotate the pan midway through baking for uniform color and texture.
- Line the pan with parchment paper to ease cake removal and rolling.
- Chill the finished roll for at least 30 minutes before slicing to maintain a neat spiral.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of roll)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Japanese Swiss Roll, Cotton Candy Cake, Fluffy Sponge Cake, Cream Filled Roll, Light Dessert