Hey there! If you're in the mood to whip up something pretty and delightful that's guaranteed to make your Instagram pop, why not tryto makeg a Pink Cake Roll? It's not just a feast for the eyes but for the taste buds as well. This recipe is the perfect blend of sweet, fluffy, and outright adorable. Roll up your sleeves, because we're about to dive into making this pink dream a reality. And don't worry, I've tweaked this recipe to keep things super easy and straightforward. So, let's get baking!
Alright, here's what you'll need and how to make it happen:
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 50g Vegetable Oil
- 50g Milk
- 60g Cake Flour
Quick note: When I say cake flour, think low protein, around 7-9% - definitely not the self-rising kind! - 5 Eggs (they should be about 55g each)
- 60g Granulated Sugar
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
- Red Food Coloring (Just enough to get that pink vibe)
For the Filling
- 180g Heavy Cream
- 25g Sugar
Let's Bake!
- Start by cranking your oven to 302℉ (150℃) and lining a 28282.6cm baking tray with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- Grab a clean bowl and separate those eggs — yolks in one, whites in the fridge to chill.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil and milk like they're best friends. Sift in that cake flour to avoid lumps, then add the egg yolks and enough red food coloring to turn things pretty pink. Mix until smooth, and set it aside.
- Bring those cold egg whites back into the mix. Toss in the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sugar, then use a hand mixer to whip them up until they form soft peaks — think fluffy clouds, not stiff as a board.
- Gently fold a scoop of your cloud-like egg whites into the pink mixture to lighten it up a bit, then pour it all back into the remaining egg whites, folding gently until just combined.
- Pour your batter into the prepared tray, smooth it all out, and give it a few taps to get rid of any air bubbles. Slide it into the oven for about 32 minutes or until it’s gloriously golden brown.
- Once done, let it chill on a cooling rack. Be patient; a cool cake is way easier to handle. When it's no longer hot to touch, flip the pan, gently remove the cake, and peel off the baking mat.
- Whisk together heavy cream and sugar in a clean bowl until it's nice and thick. Spread this creamy dream on one side of the cake, smooth as silk, then roll it up tight. Wrap the roll in parchment paper and pop it in the fridge for an hour or two to set.
- When it's time, slice your pink masterpiece and serve it up!
And voilà! You've just created a scrumptious Pink Cake Roll that not only looks lovely but tastes heavenly too. Enjoy every slice of your creation!