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Japanese Swiss Roll Cake slices showing the light chiffon sponge and whipped cream swirl.

Japanese Swiss Roll Cake

This Japanese Swiss Roll Cake is light, airy, and perfectly sweet. With a fluffy sponge and a smooth whipped cream filling, it’s an elegant dessert that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sponge Cake
  • 4 large eggs separated
  • 70 g granulated sugar divided
  • 40 ml milk room temperature
  • 40 ml vegetable oil
  • 60 g cake flour sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Filling
  • 200 ml heavy whipping cream cold
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet (10x15-inch)
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, 40g sugar, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in sifted cake flour until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining 30g sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
  4. Fold the egg whites gently into the yolk mixture in three additions until no streaks remain.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan lightly to remove air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden and the top springs back when touched.
  7. Remove from oven, cover with parchment, and let cool completely.
  8. For the cream: beat cold cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  9. Peel off the parchment from the cake. Spread whipped cream evenly over the sponge, then roll it up gently from the short end using the parchment paper to guide.
  10. Wrap in parchment and chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

For a matcha version, replace 1 tablespoon of cake flour with 1 tablespoon of matcha powder. You can also fill it with fruit or custard cream for variety.