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Japanese Cotton Candy Cake Roll

Sweet Japanese Cotton Candy Cake Roll for Joyful Celebrations

This Japanese Cotton Candy Cake Roll is a delightful dessert that evokes nostalgia and joy, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chiffon Cake
  • 1 cup cake flour Provides structure and lightness; can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Enhances flavor; use kosher salt if preferred
  • 1/2 cup whole milk Adds moisture and richness; can substitute with non-dairy milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil Maintains cake's moistness; can use melted coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Sweetness and structure; consider using coconut sugar for less refined option
  • 1 teaspoon cotton candy extract Key for flavor, mimicking carnival cotton candy
  • 3 large egg whites Creates meringue for fluffiness; aquafaba can be experimented for vegan
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Stabilizes the egg whites; can be omitted in a pinch
  • 1 drop gel food coloring For vibrant pastel colors; stick to gel for best results
For the Whipped Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream Whipped for filling; vegetarian substitute can be coconut cream
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin Stabilizes whipped cream; skip for lighter texture
  • 2 tablespoons water For blooming gelatin; no substitute needed

Equipment

  • 8"x12" baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Japanese Cotton Candy Cake Roll
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8”x12” baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, cotton candy extract, and granulated sugar. In another bowl, sift together cake flour and sea salt, making a well to combine wet and dry ingredients.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar and whip until stiff peaks form. Gently mix in gel food coloring.
  4. Fold meringue into the cake batter in three additions, then spread in prepared baking pan, tapping out air bubbles.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and springs back when touched. Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then on a wire rack.
  6. Bloom gelatin with water, heat until dissolved, then whip heavy cream with sugar until stiff. Mix in gelatin and cotton candy extract.
  7. Spread whipped cream over cooled cake, roll it tightly using parchment, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. Slice the cake roll and serve after trimming edges for a neat finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days in the fridge or freeze for 1 month wrapped tightly.

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