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Japanese Cotton Candy Cake Roll: A Pastel Dream You Can Bake at Home

Japanese Cotton Candy Cake Roll: A Pastel Dream to Bake

Try this whimsical Japanese Cotton Candy Cake Roll, a delightful dessert that brings carnival magic to your kitchen with its vibrant flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup cake flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt regular table salt works
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cotton candy extract or vanilla/almond extract
  • 4 large egg whites room temperature preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar or vinegar/lemon juice
  • a few drops gel food coloring liquid may affect batter
For the Whipped Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin or agar-agar
  • 2 tablespoons water

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8x12-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole milk, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until well combined. In another bowl, sift cake flour and sea salt.
  3. Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, stirring gently until smooth.
  4. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until frothy; add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Add a few drops of gel food coloring.
  5. Gently fold meringue into the batter; spread into the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then flip onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  7. Prepare whipped cream filling by blooming gelatin in water, then melting it. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add gelatin and extract.
  8. Spread whipped cream filling over the cooled cake, roll tightly using parchment as a guide, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  9. After chilling, slice and serve with a refreshing beverage or fruit platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure egg whites are at room temperature, fold gently to retain air, and use gel food coloring for vibrant results.

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