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Slices of soft apple cake roll with apple filling in the center, beautifully served on orange plate.

Easy Apple Cake Roll

Nataliia
This easy apple cake roll is a delicious Swiss roll with a layer of sweetened fresh apples baked right under the sponge cake. After baking, you flip it over so the apple filling ends up in the middle when you roll it up. Dust it with powdered sugar after the cake cools down.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Baking, Dessert
Cuisine European
Servings 10
Calories 179 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 Box grater
  • 1 baking pan, 9"x13"

Ingredients
  

Apple filling layer

  • 2 pounds (4-5 apples) whole apples
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter for greasing the pan

Cake roll layer

  • 4 large eggs
  • 130 grams (about ⅔ cup) granulated sugar
  • 120 grams (about 1 cup) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon (optional) cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Peel the apples. Using the box grater coarse side, grate apples. Discard cores and any seeds. Add grated apples to the bowl and mix them with sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.2 pounds (4-5 apples) whole apples, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar , ½ teaspoons cinnamon .
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line your baking pan with parchment paper, overlapping two sheets, so they reach up the sides. Brush the parchment paper generously with melted butter or vegetable oil.
    1 tablespoon melted butter
  • In a large bowl, add eggs and sugar. Using electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar on high speed for bout 8-10 minutes or until they triple in size. Add vanilla extract. Fold in flour mixed with baking powder and cinnamon (if using).
    4 large eggs, 130 grams (about ⅔ cup) granulated sugar , 120 grams (about 1 cup) all-purpose flour , 1 teaspoon baking powder , 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , ½ teaspoon (optional) cinnamon .
  • Spread the apple filling on top of parchment paper evenly. If there is any juice left, discard it. Pour over the cake batter over the layer of apples. Spread it evenly with a spoon or spatula.
  • Bake the cake roll at 350°F for about 20-23 minutes or until the toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove the cake and carefully flip it over on a clean towel or parchment paper, so the apples are on top. While the cake is still very warm, fold it into a roll. Let it cool down. Sprinkle it with powdered sugar on top before serving.
    3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Notes

When the cake cools down, store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
I do not recommend freezing it. 
You can drizzle with apple sauce or serve it with whipped cream. 

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 36.6gProtein: 4gFat: 2.7gSaturated Fat: 0.9gCholesterol: 83.2mgSodium: 30mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 23.7g
Keyword apple cake roll, apple swiss roll, fall dessert
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