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A light and soft Pandan Swiss Roll made with fresh pandan juice.  Rolled up with a filling of kaya or coconut egg jam, chilled in the fridge and it is so refreshing to enjoy over a cup of steaming hot coffee or tea. Pandan Swiss Roll ~  斑兰蛋糕卷 Ingredients A)  4 egg yolks       30 gm caster sugar       20 ml coconut  milk       10 ml Pandan juice       30 ml vegetable oil       50 gm plain flour       20 gm rice flour       1/4 tsp Pandan paste       Pinch of salt       Kaya or egg jam for filling B)  4 egg whites       40 gm sugar       1 tsp vinegar or 1/2 tsp cream of tartar Method Line a 10" x 10" square pan with parchment paper. Mix egg yolks, sugar, coconut milk, oil, pandan juice and salt with a ball whisk till well incorporated.  Sift in plain flour...

This is a savoury swiss roll filled with peanut butter and chicken floss.  The airy and light sponge is delicious with this combination and it can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack at any time of the day. Chicken Floss Swiss Roll  ~  鸡肉松蛋糕卷 Ingredients  (A)  4 'L' egg yolks        30 gm caster sugar        30 ml vegetable oil        30 ml milk        50 gm plain flour   )  sifted        20 gm rice flour     ) (B)  4 'L' egg whites        40 gm caster sugar        1 tsp lemon/lime juice or vinegar (C)  Chicken floss and peanut butter for filling Method Line a 10 x 10 inch square pan with parchment paper. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, oil and milk till well incorporated.  Fold in sifted plain and rice flour.  Mix well. In a clean bowl, whis...

I made this soft and moist orange roll cake, stuffed with marmalade  to serve as a mid-morning snack, afternoon tea or a guilt-free dessert after dinner.  Also one can indulge with a steamy hot cup of tea, next to a slice of this yummy dessert.  Enjoy! Orange Swiss Roll with marmalade  ~   香橙瑞士卷蛋糕 INGREDIENTS   (A) 4 egg yolks 30 gm caster sugar 30 ml orange juice 30 ml canola oil 50 gm plain flour 20 gm rice flour a pinch of salt (B) 4 egg whites 40 gm caster sugar 1 tsp vinegar or 1/2 tsp cream of tartar Method  Sift plain flour with rice flour and salt.  Set aside.  Whisk egg yolks with sugar, add in oil and juice.  Fold in sifted flour, mix well.  Beat egg whites till bubbles appear, add in vinegar, beat till frothy and gradually add in   sugar and beat till stiff peaks form.  Fold egg whites into the flour mixture and mix till well incorporated.  Pour the  batt...

After my first attempt at making a Hurricane Swiss Rol l, I have a bit more confidence to venture into other 'forms' of Swiss Roll.  Today I'm sharing with you a very basic Swiss Roll with homemade kaya filling.  Soft and light ...... a perfect partner with a  pot of  our piping hot, good old fashioned 'kopi O'! Basic Swiss Roll with Kaya ~ 加椰蛋糕卷  Ingredients (A) 4 egg yolks (about 67 gm with shell) 40 gm caster sugar 40 ml milk 40 ml canola oil 1 tsp vanilla 80 gm plain flour, sifted 1/8 tsp salt Homemade Kaya/coconut egg jam filling   (B) 4 egg whites 40 gm caster sugar 1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice Method Line a 10" x 10" square pan with parchment paper. Mix egg yolks, sugar, milk, oil, vanilla and salt with a ball whisk till well incorporated.  Sift in plain flour and mix well.  Set aside. In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites with vinegar till foamy, add in sugar in batches and beat till st...

I had always wanted to make a Swiss Roll but have been procrastinating for a long time as I doubt whether I can master the art of rolling the cake.  After seeing so many pretty Hurricane Swiss Roll posts on Facebook  and blogs, the temptation was too great to resist.  So here's my first attempt at a roll cake. Hurricane Swiss Roll with Strawberry jam ~  飓风蛋糕卷  ( adapted from 'here'  .  Please visit this site for illustrated pictures on how to achieve the 'Hurricane' pattern) Ingredients (A) 4 egg yolks 60 gm caster sugar 30 ml milk 30 ml canola oil 1 tsp vanilla 70 gm plain flour, sifted 1 Tbsp cocoa powder Strawberry jam or any other jam of your choice (B)   4 egg whites, 50 gm caster sugar Method Line a 10" x 10" square pan with parchment paper, set aside. In a bowl, mix egg yolks, sugar, milk, oil, vanilla with a ball whisk.  Mix well and add in sifted flour.  Mix till well incorporated. Divide into 2 p...