Jelly Roll

Ultimate Guide to Jelly Roll

What is a Jelly Roll?

A Jelly Roll is a classic dessert made from a thin layer of sponge cake that is spread with a fruit or cream filling, then rolled up and sliced. Jelly Rolls are often decorated with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze.

History of the Jelly Roll

The Jelly Roll is thought to have originated in Central Europe in the 19th century. The first known recipe for a Jelly Roll was published in 1871 in the cookbook "Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management".

How to Make a Jelly Roll

To make a Jelly Roll, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fruit filling or cream filling

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. 3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 4. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a clean tea towel. Peel off the parchment paper and let the cake cool completely. 5. Spread the fruit or cream filling evenly over the cake. Starting from one end, roll up the cake tightly. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Tips for Making a Jelly Roll

Here are a few tips for making a perfect Jelly Roll:

• Make sure the cake is completely cool before rolling it up. Otherwise, the cake will crack.
• Roll the cake up tightly, but not too tightly. Otherwise, the cake will be difficult to slice.
• Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving. This will help the cake to set and make it easier to slice.