Description
Ginger Spice Jelly Roll is a warm and inviting dessert that beautifully combines the zesty flavor of ginger with a soft, fluffy sponge cake. Each slice bursts with sweet-spicy goodness and is perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners. This delightful treat not only tastes fantastic but also presents beautifully, making it a showstopper on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Whipped cream or filling of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ginger, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until pale and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Gently fold melted butter into the egg mixture.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture without over-mixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before rolling in a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel.
- Unroll, fill with whipped cream or desired filling, then roll back up tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For a twist, substitute ground ginger with cinnamon or nutmeg. Add chopped nuts or dried fruits for extra crunch. Ensure thorough cooling to prevent cracking when rolling.