How to Make Roll Cake: A Complete Guide for Perfect Results
How to Make Roll Cake: A Complete Guide for Perfect Results
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Roll cake is a type of cake that is very popular in Indonesia. This cake has a soft and light texture, with a filling that is usually jam or cream inside. Roll cake is often served at special events such as birthday celebrations, parties, or just as a family snack.
If you want to try making your own roll cake at home, here is a step-by-step guide to making a soft and delicious roll cake. Kakek Merah
Ingredients Needed:
For Sponge Cake:
5 eggs (large size)
100 grams of granulated sugar
100 grams of all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
50 grams of butter, melted
50 ml of boiled water
Food coloring (optional, if you want a colored sponge cake)
For Filling:
200 grams of strawberry jam or other jam according to taste (alternatively you can use whipped cream, melted chocolate, or cream cheese)
For Sprinkles (optional):
Powdered sugar for sprinkling on the sponge cake after baking
Steps for Making Sponge Cake:
1. Prepare Tools and Ingredients
Prepare a 23x23 cm baking pan or other square-shaped baking pan, then line the pan with baking paper or grease with butter and sprinkle a little flour so that the sponge cake does not stick. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Beat Eggs and Sugar
Break the eggs into a large bowl. Add the sugar and beat using a mixer on high speed until the dough expands, thickens, and is pale white. This process is important to produce a soft and light sponge cake.
3. Sift Flour and Dry Ingredients
Mix the flour with baking powder, vanilla powder, and salt, then sift so that there are no lumps. After that, add the flour little by little into the beaten egg mixture. Stir gently with a spatula carefully so that the dough remains light.
4. Add Melted Butter and Water
After the flour is evenly mixed, add melted butter and water to the dough. Stir evenly using a spatula until the dough is smooth and there are no lumps.
5. Coloring (Optional)
If you want a colored sponge cake, add food coloring to the dough and stir evenly.
6. Bake the Dough
Pour the dough into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and cooked. You can check the doneness by inserting a toothpick in the middle of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, it means the cake is cooked.
7. Remove and Let Stand
Once cooked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. After that, remove the cake from the pan and place it on a clean cloth or baking paper that has been sprinkled with a little powdered sugar. This is to prevent the cake from sticking.
8. Spread the Filling
Once the cake has cooled, spread the jam or cream of your choice evenly over the surface of the cake. Make sure the jam or cream covers the entire surface, but not too thickly so that it is easier to roll.
9. Roll the Cake
After the jam is spread, start rolling the cake carefully from the longer side. Use a cloth or baking paper to help the rolling process so that the results are neater. Make sure the cake is rolled tightly but not too hard so that it does not break.
10. Let it sit for a while and cut it
After the sponge cake is rolled, let it sit for a while so that the roll doesn't open. After that, cut the sponge cake into pieces according to taste and serve.
Tips for Perfect Sponge Cake Rolls:
Do not bake the sponge cake for too long, because it can make the sponge cake too dry and easy to crack when rolled.
Keep the sponge cake soft by not stirring the dough too hard after adding flour, because it can make the texture of the sponge cake dense.
Use jam or cream that is not too runny so as not to damage the texture of the sponge cake.
If the sponge cake sticks to the baking paper, let the sponge cake cool slightly before removing it so that it is easier to move.
Variations of Sponge Cake Fillings:
Melted chocolate: Melt the chocolate and mix it with heavy cream for a more luxurious filling.
Whipped cream and fresh fruit: Use whipped cream and add sliced fruit such as strawberries, bananas, or kiwi.
Cream cheese: Spread cream cheese with a little powdered sugar for a creamy and sweet taste.
Conclusion
Sponge cake rolls are a very fun dish to serve at various events. By following the steps above, you can make soft and delicious roll cake at home. Good luck and enjoy your own creation!