Here’s a delightful recipe for a Beautiful Fruit Jelly Roll Cake that’s as tasty as it is visually stunning. Perfect for special occasions or as a treat to brighten your day, this cake features a light and fluffy strawberry roll with a luscious milk cream and colorful fruit jelly. Let’s dive into how to make this delicious dessert!

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Strawberry Roll Cake:

• Egg Yolks Mixture:
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 12 g sugar (1 tbsp)
  • A pinch of salt
  • 3 ml vanilla extract
• Wet Ingredients:
  • 30 g vegetable oil (2 tbsp)
  • 35 g milk (2 tbsp + 1 tsp)
• Dry Ingredients:
  • 55 g cake flour (1/3 cup + 1/2 tbsp)
• Meringue:
  • 3 egg whites
  • 55 g sugar (1/4 cup)

For the Milk Cream:

• 150 g heavy cream (2/3 cup)
• 15 g sweetened condensed milk (1 tbsp)
• 7 g sugar (2 tsp)

For the Fruit Jelly:

• 12 g powdered gelatin (1 tbsp + 1/2 tbsp)
• 60 g cold water (4 tbsp)
• 155 g hot water (2/3 cup)
• 60 g sugar (4 tbsp + 2 tsp)
• 7.5 ml lemon juice (1/2 tbsp)

Fresh Fruits for Decoration:

• Green kiwi
• Strawberry
• Orange
• Kumquat
• Dragon fruit
• Apple mango
• Shine muscat

Instructions

1. Prepare the Strawberry Roll Cake

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 25 cm x 25 cm (10” x 10”) baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Egg Yolks Mixture:
   • In a bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks, 12 g sugar, a pinch of salt, and 3 ml vanilla extract until pale and slightly thickened.
   • Mix in 30 g vegetable oil and 35 g milk until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • Sift 55 g cake flour and gently fold it into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
4. Prepare the Meringue:
   • In a clean bowl, whip 3 egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 55 g sugar, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold Meringue:
   • Gently fold the meringue into the yolk mixture in three parts, being careful not to deflate the batter.
6. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
7. Cool and Roll:
   • Once baked, let the cake cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar, place it on a flat surface, and turn the cake onto the towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper. Roll the cake up with the towel and let it cool completely.

2. Prepare the Milk Cream

1. Whip Cream:
   • In a mixing bowl, whip 150 g heavy cream until it starts to thicken. Add 15 g sweetened condensed milk and 7 g sugar, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form.

3. Prepare the Fruit Jelly

1. Bloom Gelatin:
   • In a small bowl, sprinkle 12 g powdered gelatin over 60 g cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Dissolve Gelatin:
   • Heat 155 g hot water in a saucepan. Add 60 g sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Add 7.5 ml lemon juice and mix well.
3. Set Jelly:
   • Pour the gelatin mixture into a 23 cm x 23 cm (9” x 9”) mold. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
4. Prepare Fruits:
   • While the jelly is setting, prepare and slice the fresh fruits for decoration.

4. Assemble the Cake

1. Unroll and Fill Cake:
   • Once the strawberry roll cake has cooled, carefully unroll it. Spread the whipped milk cream evenly over the cake.
2. Roll Cake:
   • Carefully re-roll the cake, using the towel to help if needed. Place the rolled cake seam-side down on a serving platter.
3. Add Fruit Jelly:
   • Once the fruit jelly has set, cut it into small cubes or desired shapes. Arrange the jelly cubes and fresh fruit on top of the rolled cake.

Tips and Variations

• Cake Filling: You can also add a layer of fresh fruit or fruit preserves between the cake and milk cream for extra flavor.
• Jelly Flavors: Experiment with different fruit juices or purees for the jelly to suit your taste or to match seasonal fruits.
• Decorations: Use any combination of fresh fruits you like. For a more festive look, add edible flowers or mint leaves.

Storage

• Leftovers: Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The fruit jelly and fresh fruits should be added just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Conclusion

This Beautiful Fruit Jelly Roll Cake is a delightful and visually appealing dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering. With its light and fluffy strawberry roll, creamy milk filling, and colorful fruit jelly, it’s a perfect treat for special occasions or a fancy everyday indulgence. Enjoy making and sharing this delightful cake with your friends and family!