Description
This Galaxy Cake Roll is a stunning and whimsical dessert that will impress your guests with its colorful galaxy swirl design. A light and fluffy sponge cake rolled with sweet whipped cream, this treat is as delicious as it is visually captivating.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (blue, purple, black, pink)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional decorations:
- Edible glitter
- Galaxy sprinkles
- Star-shaped sugar decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat to 350°F. Line and grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan.
- Prepare the cake: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat eggs until thick, add sugar and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients.
- Add colors: Divide batter, tint each with gel food coloring. Swirl colors in pan for a galaxy effect.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until done. Roll cake in a towel to cool.
- Make the filling: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble: Unroll cake, spread whipped cream, re-roll, and chill.
- Decorate: Chill, then decorate with optional decorations.
Notes
- For extra drama, coat the outside with whipped cream or buttercream and repeat the galaxy swirl design.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
