Applesauce Cake Roll
Submitted by Poodle
A light sponge cake rolled with whipped cream, applesauce, and walnuts for an elegant holiday dessert that looks impressive but comes together quickly.
YIELD
1 cakePREP
30 minCOOK
20 minREADY
50 minThis jelly roll swaps jam for a creamy applesauce filling studded with toasted walnuts.
The sponge stays tender thanks to separately beaten egg whites while warm spices flavor every bite.
Rolling it up creates a beautiful spiral that slices into picture-perfect rounds.
Chef Tips
- Roll the warm cake immediately in a sugared towel to set the shape
- Let the rolled cake cool completely before unrolling to prevent cracking
- Fold applesauce into whipped cream gently to maintain volume
- Chill the filled cake for at least an hour before slicing for clean cuts
Ingredients
Directions
In a small mixer bowl, beat eggs until thick.
Gradually add sugar, beating well.
Ad ½ cup of the applesauce.
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves.
Fold into egg mixture.
Spread in greased and floured 15×10×1 inch jelly roll pan.
Bake in 350℉ (180℃) oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Immediately loosen sides and invert onto towel sprinkled generously with powdered sugar.
Roll up carefully. Let cool on rack. Whip cream until soft peaks form.
Fold in remaining applesauce and the walnuts.
Unroll cake; spread applesauce mixture over cake.
Roll up; chill. Garnish with additional whipped cream.
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