Hojicha Roll Cake (Print Version)

Light sponge roll with roasted green tea cream and fresh mango slices

# What You Need:

→ Sponge Cake

01 - 4 large eggs, separated
02 - 5.6 oz granulated sugar, divided
03 - 2 fl oz whole milk
04 - 1.7 fl oz vegetable oil
05 - 2.5 oz cake flour, sifted
06 - 0.35 oz cornstarch
07 - 1 tablespoon hojicha powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Hojicha Cream

09 - 6.8 fl oz heavy cream, chilled
10 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
11 - 2 teaspoons hojicha powder

→ Filling

12 - 1 ripe mango, peeled and sliced thin

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 340°F. Line a 9 x 13 inch baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk separated egg yolks with 2.8 oz sugar until pale and creamy. Add milk and vegetable oil, mixing until smooth.
03 - Sift together cake flour, cornstarch, hojicha powder, and salt. Fold into the yolk mixture until just combined.
04 - In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining 2.8 oz sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
05 - Gently fold meringue into yolk-flour mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the batter.
06 - Pour batter into prepared tray and smooth the surface. Tap tray gently to remove air bubbles.
07 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until the cake springs back when lightly pressed.
08 - Remove from oven. While warm, invert cake onto fresh parchment paper. Carefully peel off original baking paper and cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel. Cool completely.
09 - Whip chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and hojicha powder to medium-stiff peaks.
10 - Once sponge is cool, spread hojicha cream evenly over surface. Arrange mango strips along one short edge.
11 - Using parchment as guide, gently roll the cake from the edge with mango, forming a tight spiral. Wrap in parchment and chill for at least 30 minutes.
12 - Trim the ends for neat presentation and slice to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The unique roasted flavor of hojicha offers a smoky depth unlike standard green tea.
  • Fresh mango ribbons provide a vibrant color and a juicy burst of flavor.
  • It features a classic Japanese-style sponge that is exceptionally soft and flexible.
02 -
  • Invert and peel the cake while it is still warm to keep it flexible and prevent cracking during rolling.
  • Allow the rolled cake to chill for at least 30 minutes; this helps the cream firm up and makes slicing much cleaner.
  • Use a sharp knife and wipe it between cuts to reveal the perfect spiral and mango center.
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