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Japanese Cotton Candy Swiss Cake Roll

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 to 10 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked roll
  • Cuisine: Japanese fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light and airy Japanese-style Swiss roll filled with fluffy whipped cream and topped with whimsical cotton candy, blending delicate flavor with eye-catching presentation.


Ingredients

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  • 4 eggs
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • 20 g cornstarch
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 20 ml milk
  • 20 ml neutral oil (like canola or sunflower)
  • 200 ml heavy cream (35% fat)
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 50 g Japanese cotton candy (or regular)
  • Optional: pastel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C and line a 30×23 cm baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Separate egg yolks and whites.
  3. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks.
  4. Whisk yolks with milk, oil, and vanilla, then gently fold into meringue.
  5. Sift in flour and cornstarch, fold carefully. Add food coloring if using.
  6. Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 12–15 minutes until springy.
  7. Invert onto a clean towel, peel off paper, and roll gently while warm. Let cool.
  8. Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  9. Unroll cake, spread cream, sprinkle cotton candy inside, and roll tightly.
  10. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.
  11. Slice and decorate with extra cotton candy before serving.

Notes

  • Rolling while warm prevents cracks.
  • Can substitute cotton candy with edible flower petals or fruit puree for variety.
  • Best enjoyed within 24 hours to preserve texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (80 g)
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg