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APRICOT JAM ROLL

Once you have learned how to do a simple Apricot Jam Roll, a world of possibilities opens up. From a rich Chocolate Roll to a sophisticated Hazel Nut Roll. 

APRICOT JAM ROLL

6 extra large eggs

1 cup sugar

1 cup flour

1 tsp backing powder

4 tbsp whole fruit apricot jam 

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  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)

  • Lay a jam roll tin - 26cm x 38 cm (10" x 15") with lining paper

  • Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle sugar

  • Mix eggs and sugar in a bowl till creamy and pale.

  • Add flour and baking powder

  • Mix gently but thoroughly.

  • Spread batter evenly in prepared tin.

  • Bake for 10 to 15 min or until cake is just firm to the touch and has shrunk away from sides of tin.

  • While cake is in the oven, prepare a large sheet of grease-proof paper, sprinkled with more castor sugar.  Turn cake out onto sugared paper and carefully peel of lining paper.

  • When cake is cool, spread with apricot jam.

  • Roll up cake from the long side and place carefully on a serving plate.

TIPS 

* Decorating it with whipped cream makes it into a delicious cake. If need be can have a bowl of whipped cream separately for people who wants it.  

 

* For a smaller version - 23cm x 33cm (9" x 13") : 4 eggs – ¾ cup sugar – ¾ cup cake flour – ¾ teaspoon baking powder

 

* Variation: To make it into a Chocolate Roll, add 3 tablespoon cocoa to the flour and sift together with the sugar. Add 3 tbs water to the batter. Can be decorated with Hot Chocolate Sauce, filled with Chocolate Mouse or Cream.

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