Wild Raspberry Jelly Roll Cake

Carolyn Ross

Delight your guests with this elegant and flavorful Wild Raspberry Jelly Roll Cake, featuring Goldwater’s Mercantile Wild Raspberry Jam. This classic dessert is perfect for holidays or any special occasion, offering a deliciously sweet and tangy treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • Confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling
  • 3/4 cup Goldwater’s Mercantile Wild Raspberry Jam

Tools:

  • Wire Rack
  • Standard Jelly Roll Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Beater

Instructions:

  • Preheat the Oven:

    • Preheat your oven to 375°F.

  • Prepare the Pan:

    • Line a jelly roll pan with parchment or waxed paper, and grease or spray it lightly.

  • Make the Batter:

    • Beat the eggs for 5 minutes until thick and pale.
    • Gradually beat in the granulated sugar.
    • Using a low mixer speed, slowly add the water and vanilla extract.
    • Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, beating until smooth.

  • Bake the Cake:

    • Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan, spreading it evenly to the corners.
    • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  • Roll the Cake:

    • Carefully remove the cake from the pan and place it onto a clean cooking cloth or tea towel. Remove the parchment paper.
    • Sprinkle the cake with confectioners' sugar.
    • Starting from the short end, gently roll the cake with the towel and let it cool on a wire rack for 30-35 minutes.

  • Fill and Re-roll:

    • Once cooled, unroll the cake and remove the towel.
    • Spread Goldwater’s Mercantile Wild Raspberry Jam over the entire surface of the cake.
    • Re-roll the cake without the towel and sprinkle the top with confectioners' sugar.

  • Store and Serve:

    • Refrigerate or freeze the jelly roll until ready to serve.

This Wild Raspberry Jelly Roll Cake is a great holiday treat but is delightful all year round! Enjoy the combination of soft, fluffy cake and the rich, fruity flavor of Goldwater’s Mercantile Wild Raspberry Jam.

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