Best Rhubarb Jelly Roll Cake Recipes

BISCUIT-JELLY ROLL WITH RHUBARB AND RASPBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, toss rhubarb and berries with 1/3 cup granulated sugar and vanilla. Spread mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake, stirring twice, until juices have thickened but have not burned, 45 to 50 minutes. Immediately transfer to a bowl; let cool completely. (You should have 1 cup. Rhubarb mixture can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days.)
• Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and salt. Toss butter in flour mixture to evenly coat, then press between your fingers until mixture has the texture of coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces remaining. Add buttermilk; stir in with a fork until dough begins to form but mixture is still crumbly. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead just to combine (do not overwork). With a floured rolling pin, roll out to an 8-by-10-inch rectangle, 1/2 inch thick.
• Spread rhubarb mixture over dough to edges, then fold tightly into thirds like a letter, sealed-side up. Using a large spatula, transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush top with buttermilk; sprinkle generously with sanding sugar. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack using parchment; let cool about 30 minutes before serving.

SHEET PAN JELLY ROLL

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat an 18-by-13-inch sheet pan with nonstick baking spray. Line the bottom with parchment. Set aside.
• Beat the eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on high speed until the mixture is pale and very thick (enough to hold a pattern in the wake of the whisk), about 10 minutes see Cook's Note). Reduce the speed to medium-high and drizzle in the butter and vanilla until just combined, about 10 seconds. Reduce the speed to low and add the sifted flour all at once. Beat until just combined, about 5 seconds. Gently fold the batter once or twice using a rubber spatula, then scrape it into the prepared sheet pan. Spread it evenly with the spatula, using broad, gentle strokes to keep the batter airy.
• Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until the top is set but still pale, about 15 minutes. Make sure not to overcook the cake or it will crack when you roll it.
• While the cake is still hot, sift a thin layer of confectioner's sugar over the top. Run a sharp paring knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it. Lay a clean kitchen towel over the cake and carefully flip the sheet pan onto a work surface. Gently peel off the parchment. Starting at one of the short ends, gently roll the still-warm cake and the towel together. (This must be done while the cake is hot to keep it from cracking.) Wear oven mitts, if needed.
• Allow the rolled-up cake to cool completely.
• Gently unroll the cake and spread the strawberry jam evenly over the cake using an offset spatula. Re-roll the cake this time without the towel and place on a platter seam-side down. Dust the top with more confectioner's sugar. Slice and serve.

PRIZE-WINNING JELLY ROLL

Steps:

• Place egg whites in large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. , Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and water on high speed 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar. Stir in extracts. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together twice; gradually add to yolk mixture and mix well (batter will be very thick)., Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites. Spread evenly into prepared pan. , Bake 15-18 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes. Invert 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. Unroll cake; spread evenly with jelly. Roll up; dust with confectioners' sugar.

RHUBARB JELLY

Steps:

• Grind the rhubarb in a food processor or grinder. Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Place rhubarb in strainer; cover with edges of cheesecloth. Let stand for 30 minutes or until liquid measures 3-1/2 cups. Pour juice into a Dutch oven; add sugar and, if desired, food coloring. , Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add pectin; bring to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; let stand a few minutes. Skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place jars into canner with hot water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

RHUBARB ROLLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan.
• Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Dissolve 1 cup sugar in boiling water, then add 3 tablespoons butter. Remove from heat, and set syrup aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter. Stir in milk; mix lightly. Roll out on a floured surface into a rectangle shape about 12 inches long.
• In another bowl, combine rhubarb, cinnamon, and 1 cup sugar. Spread evenly over roll, leaving a 1/2 inch edge. Roll dough tightly lengthwise, and seal the seam. Cut into twelve 1 inch sections. Arrange rolls in prepared pan. Pour syrup over rolls.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until lightly browned.

RHUBARB JELLY-ROLL CAKE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 2 cups sugar, cinnamon, allspice and cloves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, over medium heat until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper. Grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add remaining sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Stir in extract. Combine dry ingredients; fold into egg mixture. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. , Bake at 375° for 15-17 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert 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., Unroll cake; spread filling evenly over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving. ,