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Salted Caramel Birthday Roll Cake Recipe

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This Salted Caramel Birthday Roll Cake is a decadent and festive dessert featuring a light and airy sponge cake rolled with a luscious salted caramel whipped cream filling. Perfectly balanced with the rich sweetness of caramel and a hint of vanilla, this cake is beautifully decorated with whipped cream rosettes and colorful rainbow sprinkles, making it an ideal treat for birthdays and celebrations.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) warm milk

Filling and Decoration

  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) salted caramel sauce (for drizzling)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream (for decorating)
  • Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the sponge cake evenly.
  2. Prepare Pan: Line a 10×15-inch (25×38 cm) jelly roll pan with parchment paper for easy cake removal and rolling.
  3. Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together for about 5 minutes until the mixture is thick, pale, and has doubled in volume, which helps create a light sponge.
  4. Add Vanilla and Milk: Gently mix in the vanilla extract and warm milk to the egg mixture, combining carefully without deflating the batter.
  5. Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt to remove lumps and evenly distribute the leavening agents. Fold them into the wet mixture gently using a spatula until smooth.
  6. Pour and Spread Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform baking.
  7. Bake Cake: Bake the sponge for 10–12 minutes or until it springs back when lightly touched, indicating doneness.
  8. Turn Out Cake: While still warm, invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
  9. Remove Parchment: Carefully peel off the parchment paper from the cake.
  10. Roll Cake with Towel: Starting at the short end, roll the cake up tightly in the towel, which helps set the cake shape without cracking as it cools.
  11. Cool Cake: Let the rolled cake cool completely for about 30–40 minutes to set its form for filling.
  12. Prepare Filling: Beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, ensuring a firm whipped cream.
  13. Fold in Caramel: Gently fold in ½ cup of salted caramel sauce into the whipped cream, creating a marbled effect if desired.
  14. Unroll Cake: Carefully unroll the cooled cake from the towel, taking care not to break it.
  15. Spread Filling: Evenly spread the salted caramel whipped cream over the cake’s surface.
  16. Drizzle Caramel: Lightly drizzle additional caramel sauce over the filling for extra flavor.
  17. Roll Cake Tightly: Roll the cake back up tightly without the towel to encase the filling inside.
  18. Chill Cake: Wrap the cake roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the filling set and the flavors meld.
  19. Decorate Cake: Place the chilled cake on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the remaining warm salted caramel sauce.
  20. Pipe Whipped Cream Rosettes: Use the reserved whipped cream to pipe decorative rosettes on top of the cake.
  21. Add Sprinkles: Finish with colorful rainbow sprinkles for a fun, festive touch perfect for celebrations.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better volume when beaten.
  • Dusting the kitchen towel with powdered sugar prevents the cake from sticking while rolling.
  • Use freshly whipped cream and caramel for the best texture and flavor.
  • Store the cake covered in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for up to 3 days.
  • You can substitute salted caramel sauce with homemade caramel if preferred.

Keywords: Salted Caramel Cake, Birthday Cake Roll, Sponge Cake, Caramel Whipped Cream, Festive Dessert

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