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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch of fine salt
  • 5 medium apples peeled and coarsely grated
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing
  • powdered sugar for dusting the roll

Instructions
 

  • Beat the eggs with the sugar and salt using a hand mixer until the mixture is pale, thick, and very foamy.
  • Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and vanilla using a spatula, mixing just until you get a smooth batter with no dry spots.
  • Peel the apples, then grate them on the large holes of a box grater.
  • Line a 16×24‑inch (40×60 cm) rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly grease it with a bit of butter, then spread the grated apples in an even layer to cover the entire surface.
  • Pour the batter evenly over the grated apples and smooth the top, then bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15–20 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and springs back to the touch.
  • When the baking time is up, carefully invert the hot cake onto a sheet of parchment on the work surface, peel off the parchment it baked on, then use the clean parchment underneath to gently roll it up into a log while still warm.
  • Dust the outside of the roll generously with powdered sugar, let it cool completely, then slice and serve.

Notes

  1. If your apples are very juicy, gently squeeze out a bit of liquid by hand so the bottom of the roll does not become too wet.
  2. Make sure the eggs are at room temperature; they whip up more easily and give better volume to the sponge.
  3. Fold the dry ingredients gently into the egg mixture to avoid deflating the batter and losing the airy texture.
  4. Always roll the cake while it is still hot, using parchment paper to help; this is the best way to avoid cracks.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar only after the roulade has cooled, otherwise the sugar will melt and disappear.
  6. For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest to the grated apples without changing the basic method.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg
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