Description
Indulge in the enchanting world of the Japanese Cotton Candy Cake Roll, a delightful dessert that combines the light, airy texture of chiffon cake with the whimsical flavor of cotton candy. This visually stunning treat is perfect for birthdays, tea parties, or any special occasion. With its soft and fluffy base rolled with sweet whipped cream, this cake is easy to make and customize with vibrant gel colors to match any theme. Each slice offers a gentle sweetness that melts in your mouth, making it an irresistible centerpiece for gatherings. Whether you’re celebrating or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this cake roll will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy extract
- 6 egg whites
- 90 ml whole fat milk
- 70 grams cake flour
- Gel color (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8 X 12" baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sugar, and cotton candy extract; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, sift together cake flour and other dry ingredients.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients in a bowl without overmixing.
- Whip egg whites until frothy; gradually add cream of tartar and sugar until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold meringue into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Cool briefly; then spread whipped cream on top before rolling it up using parchment paper as assistance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 41mg
Keywords: Use room temperature egg whites for better volume when whipping them. Chill your mixing bowls before whipping cream for optimal results. Customize flavors by experimenting with extracts or gel colors.