The jelly roll cake is a classic and delightful dessert that combines a light and fluffy sponge cake with a sweet, fruity jam filling. Perfect for any occasion, this simple yet elegant cake is rolled to create beautiful swirls of jam with each slice. Whether enjoyed as a teatime treat or a festive dessert, its soft texture and delicious flavor are sure to impress family and friends.
The ingredients for 8 servings:
4 eggs
Flour: 100 g (about 3/4 cup)
Sugar: 100 g (about 1/2 cup)
Jam or jelly
Equipment
Conventional oven 
Parchment paper
Baking sheet 
Kitchen towel
Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking: 10 minutes
Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture becomes pale.
Add the sifted flour and baking powder.
Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold them into the previous mixture.
Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pour the batter onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Spread it evenly.
Bake for 10 minutes at 200°C (392°F).
Turn the cake onto a kitchen towel.
Carefully remove the parchment paper.
Brush with jam.
Roll the cake lengthwise, using the kitchen towel to help shape it.
