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Pistachio Roll Cake

Delightful Pistachio Roll Cake: A Creamy Homemade Treat

This Pistachio Roll Cake combines soft sponge and creamy filling for a delightful dessert that impresses at any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge
  • 4 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Ground Pistachios fresh, bright green
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring optional
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Pistachio Paste quality preferred
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios

Equipment

  • Jelly Roll Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pistachio Roll Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Grind pistachios to a fine consistency, then sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat the egg yolks with half the granulated sugar until thick and pale, adding in the vanilla, almond extract, vegetable oil, and food coloring.
  4. Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks, gradually adding the remaining sugar.
  5. Gently fold whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture in three parts.
  6. Fold the sifted dry ingredients into the batter until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Invert the cake onto a towel dusted with sugar, then carefully roll it while still warm and let cool.
  9. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and mix mascarpone with powdered sugar and pistachio paste until smooth.
  10. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture and chill.
  11. Unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly, and roll it back up tightly, refrigerating for at least an hour.
  12. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for various diets by substituting ingredients as needed. The cake improves in flavor after a day in the fridge.

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