How to Make a Raspberry Jelly Roll

This jelly roll has become one of my family’s favourite treats.  You can use fresh or frozen raspberries.  Of course, you can also use other fruit – blueberries, strawberries, mango, peach, etc. However, you may not use anything but real whipped cream! That is the law.

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Raspberry Jelly Roll

You will love this raspberry jelly roll with fresh raspberries and a beautiful sponge cake rolled together with whipped cream.
Prep : 40 minutes
Cook : 15 minutes
cooling time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Author: Getty Stewart

Ingredients

Cake

  • 4 Egg Whites
  • ¼ tsp Cream of Tartar
  • ¾ cup Sugar
  • 4 Egg Yolks
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ¾ cup All-purpose Flour
  • ¾ tsp Baking Powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Icing Sugar

Filling

  • 1 cup Whipping Cream
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 cup Raspberries fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup Raspberry Jam

Instructions

Cake

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line with parchment paper or grease and flour a 15×10 inch (40x25cm) rimmed baking sheet.
  • In bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar.
  • Gradually add ¼ cup (60 ml) of the sugar, one tablespoon at a time.
  • Beat until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Mix in vanilla extract.
  • In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Alternate folding the egg whites and the flour into the egg yolks, trying to keep as much air in the batter as possible.
  • Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 12 to15 minutes until top is golden brown.
  • Lay a clean tea towel on a countertop and dust with 2 tbsp (30 ml) of icing sugar.
  • Remove cake from oven. Using a knife, loosen edges of cake and invert onto towel. Remove pan and peel off paper.
  • Immediately roll up the cake with the towel starting at the short edge.
  • Let cool on rack. (Store like this for up to one day or roll in wax paper, wrap in foil and freeze for 2 weeks).

Filling

  • Whip the whipping cream with the sugar until stiff. Set aside.
  • Cut raspberries in half. If using frozen, thaw and drain. Set aside.

Assembly

  • Carefully, unroll the cooled cake. Do not force to lay flat.
  • Spread jam on cake.
  • Spread whipped cream on cake, leaving a 1½ inch (3.7 cm) margin on the short side that will be rolled up last.
  • Sprinkle cut raspberries on top of whipped cream.
  • Gently re-roll the cake without the tea towel.
  • Place seam side down on a serving plate.
  • Sprinkle with remaining icing sugar.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut slices. Serve with raspberries and whipped cream.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jelly roll, raspberry, raspberry dessert, raspberry roll, Swiss roll, whipped cream
sliced raspberry roll

Getty Stewart is an engaging speaker and writer providing tasty recipes, time-saving tips, and helpful kitchen ideas to make home cooking easy and enjoyable. She is a Professional Home Economist, author of Manitoba’s best-selling Prairie Fruit Cookbook, Founder of Fruit Share, mom and veggie gardener. 

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