Eggless Vanilla Swiss Roll Cake
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Eggless Vanilla Swiss Roll Cake | Swiss Roll Recipe | Vanilla Roll Cake is a popular dessert that is rolled up with a layer of jam, flavored frosting or cream filling.
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Baking this Swiss Roll inevitably, led me on journey down the memory lane. As the academic year began, returning to boarding school after summer break, was emotionally painful for me , for the first two days, till we would sink back into routine. I am thankful to my mom, who would pack home made teacakes and other goodies for me. During those initial moments at the hostel, these wonderfully baked cake treats by my mom were a solace to my home sickness.
Now, I would love to bake for my mom, just as she lovingly did for me. It has been ages since I have baked specifically for her since we live countries apart. I am sure, she would love this roll cake for its softness and bit of cream.
What is Swiss Roll
A Swiss roll cake is a type of flexible sponge cake sheet that is rolled up with a layer of jam, flavored frosting or cream filling. When sliced, it reveals a distinctive spiral pattern, which gives it its name.
Swiss roll cakes come in a variety of flavors and fillings, making them a versatile dessert option for different tastes and occasions. The most popular being jam roll, Vanilla Swiss roll and Chocolate Swiss Roll
For this post, as evinced by its name, this Swiss roll has vanilla flavor and is an eggless version.
Other favorite eggless cakes of mine are
Eggless Banana Cake
Carrot Orange Loaf Cake – Eggless
Chocolate Brownies Eggless Recipe
Early references of Swiss Roll
The Northern Farmer, a journal published in Utica, New York, in December 1852 is the earliest published reference for a rolled cake spread with jelly. Ever since then the terminology has varied from Jelly Cake to Roll Jelly Cake Swiss Roll and Jelly Roll , and Rolled Jelly Cake. In England, Swiss roll may date back to 1842.
Different names for Swiss Roll
Swiss rolls are known by different names in different countries. Jelly roll, cream roll cake, roll cake in Japan, bolu gulung in Indonesia, Pianono or Brazo de Mercedes in Philippines, rollò in Italy, Brazo de Gitano in Spain and some Latin American countries, Pionono in English speaking South America, Swiss Log, Strudel rolle in German speaking areas, Biscuit Roulé in French speaking regions, Korolëk or Королёк in Russia and other Slavic countries.
(Source: Wikipedia )
Why to make Swiss Roll Cake
Good for parties
Versatility of flavors, fillings and themes
Ease of portioning and serving.
Appeals to all age groups
Does not have to be overly loaded with cream
Ingredients
For Measurements refer to the RECIPE CARD further below.
- All purpose flour – maida
- Salted butter –
- Oil – any unflavored cooking oil
- Condensed milk
- Milk
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Vanilla essence
- Vinegar
- Whipping cream (non-dairy) chilled
- Cake Decoration A few maraschino cherries or blueberries for decoration
How to make Eggless Swiss Roll Cake at home with step by step instructions
Bake the cake sheet for Swiss Roll
- Firstly, to a mixing bowl, add condensed milk, butter and oil. Whisk everything well.
2. Secondly, sift and add all-purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda.
3. Thirdly, mix the wet and dry ingredients well.
4. Fourthly, add little amount of milk and vanilla essence. Then, mix well.
5. Thereafter, add in some more milk and adjust the consistency of milk.
6. Lastly add vinegar and again mix.
7. Pour batter into a lined 10” x12” baking tray. Spread the batter evenly with a spatula.
8. Finally, bake at 160°C in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. (Do not over bake!)
How to fill, roll and decorate Roll cake
9. Take out the cake sheet from the oven and sprinkle icing sugar over it.
10. Place parchment paper over it and invert the tray.
11. Flip it so that the icing sugar side faces down.
12. Remove the baking paper carefully.
13. Now Let the cake sheet cool for two minutes. You may cover it lightly to prevent drying.
14. In the meanwhile, whip the cream add some vanilla essence.
15. Spread the whipped cream on the cake sheet leaving ¼” near the edge where the rolling will be over.
16. Then, start lightly rolling the cake to form a log or roll. Do not press to hard,otherwise the frosting will come off.
17. Wrap the roll neatly with baking paper or cling wrap and refrigerate for an hour at least.
18. Decorate as desired. Slice and serve.
How to serve
Using a sharp knife to slice the Swiss Roll such that each slice reveals an elegant swirl pattern. Place each slice on a serving plate.
You could serve with some strawberry sauce – recipe under Strawberry pannacotta. You could consider serving it with a scoop of ice cream or chocolate sauce.
Tips for perfect Swiss Roll
All baking ingredients should be at room temperature.
Do not bake the sheet for a long time as it will be difficult to roll.
Roll while the cake is still warm.
Try to roll the cake in one go.
Use chilled whipped cream. Avoid rolling very tightly otherwise the cream will ooze out or roll will crack
FAQ
How to store left over Swiss Roll Cake
Store left over Swiss Roll Cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Take it out from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.
What other fillings can I use in a Roll Cake
Apart from vanilla flavored whipped cream, one can use chocolate ganache, fruit jams, fruit preserves, cream cheese fillings, and custard. Choose fillings that pairs well with flavor of the sponge cake.
Can I prepare Swiss Roll cake ahead of time
Yes you can wrap the prepared roll cake and wrap it in a plastic wrap. Refrigerate until needed. Take it out from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.
Recipe Card
Eggless Vanilla Swiss Roll Cake
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- 10"x12" baking tray
Ingredients
- 125 gm all-purpose flour Maida
- 30 gm salted butter.
- 30 ml oil – any unflavored cooking oil
- 100 gm condensed milk
- 150 ml milk
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tsp vinegar
- ½ cup whipping cream non-dairy, chilled
- Few maraschino cherries or blueberries for decoration
Instructions
Bake the cake sheet for Swiss Roll
- Firstly, to a mixing bowl, add condensed milk, butter and oil. Whisk everything well.
- Secondly, sift and add all-purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda.
- Thirdly, mix the wet and dry ingredients well.
- Fourthly, add little amount of milk and vanilla essence.
- Then, mix well.
- Thereafter, add in some more milk and adjust the consistency of milk.
- Lastly add vinegar and again mix.
- Pour batter into a lined 10” x12” baking tray.
- Spread the batter evenly with a spatula.
- Finally, bake at 160°C in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. (Do not over bake!)
Make and decorate Swiss Roll Cake
- Take out the cake sheet from the oven and sprinkle icing sugar over it.
- Place parchment paper over it and invert the tray.
- Flip it so that the icing sugar side faces down.
- Remove the baking paper carefully.
- Let the cake sheet cool for 2 minutes. You may cover it lightly to prevent drying.
- In the meanwhile, whip up the cream add some vanilla essence.
- Spread the whipped cream on the cake sheet leaving ¼” near the edge where the rolling will be over.
- Then, start lightly rolling the cake to form a log or roll. (Refer to video)
- Wrap the roll with baking paper or cling wrap and refrigerate.
- Refrigerate for an hour at least.
- Decorate as desired.
- Slice and serve.
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Notes
- All baking ingredients should be at room temperature.
- Do not bake the sheet for a long time as it will be difficult to roll.
- Roll while the cake is still warm.
- Try to roll the cake in one go.
- Use chilled whipped cream.
- Avoid rolling very tightly otherwise the cream will ooze out or roll will crack.
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Cakes like these bring back so many memories.. and for sure there is no reason needed to celebrate with a yummy cake like this !
It’s been ages since I baked a cake, and the Swiss roll is one long-forgotten cake. Thanks to you and this delicious eggless recipe I can indulge in my favourite cake. Bookmarking it.
I can’t remember when I last made a swiss roll cake at home. It must have been when the kids were younger. Love your recipe with all the tips as sometimes when we try to roll the cake, it breaks. Will try it out for the upcoming Mother’s Day.