CRANBERRY CAKE ROLL

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This low-fat angel food cake roll is a guilt-free indulgence, which is much-appreciated during the Christmas season. -Paige Kowolewski, Topton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

9 large egg whites
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup cake flour
Confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
2-1/3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons water, divided
1/3 cup chopped candied orange peel, optional
1 tablespoon orange liqueur, optional
1 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside., Add vanilla, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in flour, about 1/4 cup at a time., Carefully spread into prepared pan. Bake until cake springs back when lightly touched, 15-20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and 4 Tbsp. water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until berries pop. Mash berries; strain, reserving juice and discarding pulp. Return juice to the pan and if desired, add chopped candied orange peel, orange liqueur and orange zest. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually add to cranberry juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Chill., Unroll cake and spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. If desired, top with additional confectioners' sugar, candied orange peel and sugared cranberries. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.