Description
A stunning dessert that combines earthy matcha and sweet tangy raspberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 100g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 70g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 150ml (2/3 cup) heavy cream, chilled
- 20g (2 tablespoons) powdered sugar
- 100g (1/3 cup) raspberry jam or fresh raspberries
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
- Whipped cream for decoration
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 25x38cm (10×15 inch) jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Batter: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 50g of sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with the remaining 50g sugar until pale and creamy. Sift together matcha powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture, then add the oil and milk. Carefully fold in the beaten egg whites in two additions, ensuring not to deflate the batter.
- Bake the Cake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Roll and Cool: Lay a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust with powdered sugar. Turn the hot cake onto the towel, peel off the parchment paper, and roll the cake with the towel from one short end. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling: Whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Roll: Carefully unroll the cake, spread a thin layer of raspberry jam, followed by an even layer of whipped cream. Re-roll the cake carefully and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
- Decorate: Pipe whipped cream on top, and garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the eggs are at room temperature for better volume.
- To prevent cracks, roll the cake while it is still warm.
- Use a sharp knife to cleanly slice the roll.
- For added flavor, you can incorporate a hint of vanilla into the whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg