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Matcha Swiss Roll Cake

Matcha Swiss Roll Cake

This Matcha Swiss Roll Cake is a light and fluffy dessert made with matcha and filled with whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 8 slices
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 9" by 13" baking sheet
  • whisk
  • Offset spatula
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Matcha cake

  • 3 pieces egg whites room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 60 g granulated sugar divided
  • 3 pieces egg yolks
  • 10 g matcha powder sifted
  • 30 ml whole milk
  • 30 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 50 g cake flour sifted

Cream filling

  • 125 ml heavy whipping cream (36% milkfat) chilled
  • 2 teaspoon powdered sugar or to your taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8-10 pieces fresh strawberries cut in half (optional, depending on size)

Instructions
 

Make the cake

  • Preheat oven to 375°F/191°C.
  • Prepare a 9" by 13" baking sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add in the egg whites and begin whipping on medium-low speed until foamy.
  • Add in cream of tartar, and gradually increase the speed.
  • Gradually add in 30g granulated sugar, and continue whipping until the egg white meringue reaches soft peaks. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add in the egg yolks, remaining 30g granulated sugar, matcha powder, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk until combined.
  • Sift in cake flour and stir or whisk until just incorporated.
  • Take about ⅓rd of the whipped egg white meringue and fold it into the matcha egg yolk mixture to lighten using a spatula.
  • Continue folding in the egg whites in ⅓rd additions, until all incorporated into the batter.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking tray.
  • Give the tray a few taps on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles.
  • Smooth the surface with an offset spatula.
  • Bake at 375°F/191°C for 13-15 minutes, or until the top of the cake is springy and dry to the touch.
  • Remove the cake and bang the tray on the counter to prevent the cake from shrinking.
  • Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool (not completely), and peel off the parchment paper.

Make the whipped cream

  • In a bowl, combine cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Whip with a whisk until it reaches stiff peaks.

Assemble

  • Carefully transfer the cake to a clean piece of parchment paper.
  • Tip: For the exterior of the cake to appear green, it's best to roll the cake with the skin side (brown side) facing up.
  • Spread an even layer of whipped cream over the surface of the cake.
  • Add a row of strawberries on top of the cream at one end of the cake.
  • Using the parchment paper, gently roll the cake with the strawberries and cream, ending with the cake seam side down.
  • Wrap the cake up and place into the fridge to chill and firm up.
  • Slice with a sharp serrated knife and serve.

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and the cream is chilled when making the filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, cake, dessert, Matcha, swiss roll, whipped cream
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