Waiting for Spring Sakura Swiss Roll (Egg- and Dairy-Free)

Sakura, or cherry blossoms, are a beloved symbol of spring in Japan. The delicate pink flowers not only add a beautiful touch to this Swiss roll, but also infuse it with a subtle floral flavor.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Waiting for Spring Sakura Swiss Roll (Egg- and Dairy-Free)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Japanese, Vegan Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 100 gram Cake Flour
• 10 gram Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 100 gram Granulated Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Soy Milk
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Sakura Extract
• 2 drop Red Food Coloring
• as needed for dusting Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a Swiss roll pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, soy milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, sakura extract, and red food coloring.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
8. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
9. Invert the cake onto the towel and gently peel off the parchment paper.
10. Starting from one end, roll the cake tightly with the towel.
11. Let the rolled cake cool completely on a wire rack.
12. In the meantime, prepare the filling of your choice.
13. Carefully unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly.
14. Roll the cake back up, using the towel to help.
15. Place the rolled cake on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
16. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.