CANNOLI CAKE ROLL
A decadent and rich jelly-roll style cake. Makes a wonderful showcase, well worth the effort!
Provided by shirleyo
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch jelly-roll pan and line with parchment paper.
- Separate the eggs. In small bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat egg yolks, vanilla, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until very thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes. Set beaten yolk mixture aside.
- In large bowl, with clean beaters and with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks for. Beating at high speed, gradually sprinkle in 1/4 cup granulated sugar until sugar dissolves and whites stand in stiff peaks.
- Transfer beaten egg yolks to another large bowl. With rubber spatula, gently fold beaten egg whites into beaten egg yolks, one-third at a time. Sift and fold flour, one-third at a time, into egg mixture.
- With metal spatula, spread batter evenly in pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes or until top of cake springs back when lightly touched with finger.
- Meanwhile, in a cup, mix 2 tablespoons orange liqueur with 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon sugar until sugar dissolves.
- Sprinkle clean cloth towel with confectioners' sugar. When cake is done, immediately invert hot cake onto towel. Carefully peel off parchment paper and discard. Brush cake with orange-liqueur mixture. Starting from a long side, roll cake with towel jelly-roll fashion. Cool cake roll, seam side down, on wire rack until completely cool, about 1 hour.
- To Make Ricotta Filling: In food processor, with knife blade attached, blend the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and cinnamon. until smooth. Transfer filling to bowl and stir in 1/4 cup of the chocolate pieces. Cover and refrigerate filling while cake cools.
- Assemble Cake: Gently unroll cooled cake. With metal spatula, spread filling over cake almost to edges. Starting from same long side, roll cake without towel. Place rolled cake, seam side down, on platter.
- To Make Frosting: In small bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat whipping cream and 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. With rubber spatula, fold in 2 tablespoons orange liqueur and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. With metal spatula, spread whipped-cream frosting over cake. Refrigerate cake at least 2 hours before serving. Sprinkle top of cake with chopped pistachios and chocolate pieces just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 102.9 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
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Odette Pierre
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cannoli cake roll recipe to others. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
discover world
[email protected]This cake roll was just what I was looking for. It was easy to make, delicious, and a big hit with my family.
Verouckha Oberholzer
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake roll didn't turn out at all like the picture. It was a complete disaster.
ray bassett
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cannoli cake roll was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.
Arafat Rony
[email protected]This cake roll was a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.
armaan jutt
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the cake roll to roll up without it cracking. I think I need more practice.
Ishimwe Benjamin
[email protected]This cake roll was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.
Goolam Ebrahim
[email protected]The filling in this cake roll was a bit too sweet for me. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Lucas Roario
[email protected]This cake roll was a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some extra milk or cream to the batter next time.
am it
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cannoli cake roll is now my go-to dessert for potlucks and parties.
tg tarku
[email protected]This cake roll is definitely a keeper. It's a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Vyper_54 Entertainment
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake roll turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I ate two pieces before I could even think about sharing it with anyone else.
Noard
[email protected]This cannoli cake roll is a great dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a hit with my guests.
Ghayyas Arshad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cannoli, but I really enjoyed this cake roll. The cake was light and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and delicious.
Faima Marjana
[email protected]This is the best cannoli cake roll I've ever had. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the filling is to die for.
farhan hira
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this cake roll. The ricotta filling is perfectly complemented by the chocolate chips and nuts.
Sohel Sohel
[email protected]This cake roll was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. The finished product was beautiful and delicious.
Cool kid 246
[email protected]I've made this cannoli cake roll several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the cake is light and fluffy.
mohsin patwary
[email protected]This cannoli cake roll was a hit at my party! It was so delicious and everyone loved it.