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Cotton Candy Swiss Cake Roll

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This Cotton Candy Swiss Cake Roll is a light and fluffy dessert featuring a pink cotton candy-flavored sponge cake rolled with a sweet whipped cream filling, perfect for a whimsical treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup cake flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Pink food coloring, a few drops
  • Cotton candy pieces for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with half of the granulated sugar until thick and pale. Stir in vanilla extract and cotton candy flavoring, then gently fold in sifted cake flour.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold the egg whites gently into the yolk mixture, being careful not to deflate the batter. Add a few drops of pink food coloring and swirl gently to create a cotton candy effect.
  5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
  6. Lay a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust with powdered sugar. Immediately invert the warm cake onto the towel and peel off the parchment paper.
  7. Starting from the short side, roll the cake up tightly with the towel inside. Let it cool completely.
  8. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  9. Unroll the cooled cake carefully, spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface, then re-roll without the towel.
  10. Chill the cake roll for at least 1 hour before slicing. Garnish with cotton candy pieces if desired and serve.

Notes

For an extra fruity twist, add fresh berries to the cream filling before rolling the cake.

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