Description
Delicate, nutty, and beautiful, this Pistachio Roll Cake is the kind of dessert that looks like it came from a patisserie but is totally doable at home. With light sponge cake wrapped around fluffy whipped cream, it’s the perfect easy recipe for any celebration or special brunch. Great for those looking for breakfast ideas with a twist or elegant food ideas for entertaining.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup ground pistachios
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios (for topping)
Extra powdered sugar (for dusting towel and top)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Gradually add granulated sugar while mixing.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into the egg mixture.
4. Stir in milk, melted butter, vanilla, and ground pistachios until just combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cake springs back when touched.
6. Let cool for 2 minutes, then turn the cake out onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment and roll the cake up in the towel. Cool completely.
7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
8. Unroll the cake and spread whipped cream evenly. Re-roll the cake without the towel and place seam-side down.
9. Dust with powdered sugar and top with chopped pistachios. Chill for 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Let the cake cool rolled to prevent cracking later.
Use cold heavy cream and a chilled bowl for best whipped texture.
Chill before slicing for perfect clean cuts and easy serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: pistachio roll cake, cake roll, holiday dessert, easy recipe, spring baking