
A historical dessert from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900). spread with jelly and roll up at once
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
beaten with one very scant cup sugar for ten minutes
add the four beaten whites and three-quarters of a cup of flour
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bake in a sheet pan
spread with jelly and roll up at once
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The high proportion of eggs to flour creates a flexible, foam-based cake that can roll without cracking. Beating the yolks and sugar for a full ten minutes builds a stable foam structure through mechanical incorporation of air bubbles coated in emulsified egg proteins. Rolling the cake while still hot allows the steam to keep the structure pliable, and the proteins haven't yet fully set, preventing cracks that would form once cooled.
The unfilled cake can be baked, rolled in a towel while warm, cooled completely, then wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and stored at room temperature for up to 1 day before unrolling, filling, and re-rolling. This actually helps the cake 'remember' its rolled shape.
Store the filled jelly roll wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days. The cake may dry out slightly in the refrigerator, so bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving for best texture. Not recommended for freezing as the jelly filling can make the cake soggy upon thawing.
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The unfilled cake can be baked, rolled in a towel while warm, cooled completely, then wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and stored at room temperature for up to 1 day before unrolling, filling, and re-rolling. This actually helps the cake 'remember' its rolled shape.
Store the filled jelly roll wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days. The cake may dry out slightly in the refrigerator, so bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving for best texture. Not recommended for freezing as the jelly filling can make the cake soggy upon thawing.