Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (40g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon (7g) cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup (120ml) hot water
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
- 8 ounces (225g) mascarpone cheese, cold
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
- ¼ cup (50g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (to taste)
Instructions:
- Line a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick. Add vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the yolk mixture into the egg whites.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and cornstarch. Gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Immediately invert the cake onto a clean tea towel dusted with cocoa powder.
- Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Starting from one short end, roll the cake up tightly in the tea towel.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Combine hot water, espresso powder, and sugar in a small bowl. Stir until dissolved. Add coffee liqueur, if using.
- In a chilled bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-beat.
- Gently unroll the cooled cake.
- Brush the cake evenly with the coffee syrup.
- Spread the mascarpone cream filling evenly over the cake.
- Carefully re-roll the cake tightly.
- Wrap the Swiss roll tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving. Enjoy your Tiramisu Swiss Roll Recipe!