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Raspberry & White Chocolate Roll Cake

An elegant, no-fail Swiss roll featuring a tender pink raspberry sponge, a lush raspberry mascarpone cream, and a sleek white chocolate glaze. Impressive yet surprisingly easy to make!
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Raspberry Sponge Cake
  • 4 large eggs separated, room temperature
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar divided (150g total)
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil neutral flavor
  • 0.25 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour spooned & leveled (95g)
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch (30g)
  • 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberry powder finely ground
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp cream of tartar
Raspberry Cream Filling
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries plus extra for decor (125g)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese softened (226g)
  • 0.33 cup seedless raspberry jam about 100g
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar (30g)
White Chocolate Glaze & Assembly
  • 6 oz high-quality white chocolate finely chopped (170g)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • Fresh raspberries and white chocolate curls for decoration
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 10x15 inch Jelly Roll Pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire rack
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan, line with parchment paper (with overhang on short sides), and grease the parchment.
  2. Make Meringue: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating to stiff, glossy peaks. Set aside.
  3. Make Yolk Base: In another bowl, beat yolks with remaining 1/2 cup sugar until thick, pale, and ribbon-like (2-3 mins). Beat in oil, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, cornstarch, raspberry powder, baking powder, and salt. Sift into yolk mixture. Fold until just combined.
  5. Fold in Meringue: Gently fold 1/3 of meringue into batter to lighten. Fold in remaining meringue in two additions until no white streaks remain.
  6. Bake: Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake 10-12 min until top springs back. Do not overbake.
  7. Roll While Hot: Dust a clean towel with powdered sugar. Invert hot cake onto towel, peel off parchment. Roll cake up tightly with towel inside. Cool completely on a wire rack (1 hr).
  8. Make Filling: Cook 1 cup raspberries with 2 tbsp sugar until broken down, 5-7 min. Sieve to remove seeds; cool. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. In another bowl, beat mascarpone, jam, powdered sugar, and cooled compote until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Chill.
  9. Fill & Re-Roll: Unroll cooled cake. Spread filling evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Re-roll cake (without towel). Place seam-side down on platter. Refrigerate 2+ hours.
  10. Make Glaze: Place chopped chocolate in bowl. Heat 1/2 cup cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate, wait 1 min, then whisk smooth. Whisk in butter. Cool 10-15 min until thickened.
  11. Glaze & Serve: Place chilled cake on wire rack over baking sheet. Pour glaze over top, smoothing sides. Decorate with berries and chocolate curls. Let set 10 min. Slice with a sharp knife.

Notes

Cake can be made, filled, and rolled up to 2 days ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Glaze up to 4 hours before serving. Freeze-dried raspberry powder is key for color/flavor without moisture; find it in health food stores or online. If cake cracks slightly when re-rolling, don't worry—the glaze will cover it!