Butterscotch Swiss Roll
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Butterscotch Swiss Roll is a classic sponge cake rolled with a rich butterscotch cream filling and topped with chopped hazelnuts. Made with butter, eggs, sugar and brown sugar, this elegant dessert combines soft sponge with indulgent butterscotch flavours. With just 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, it suits anyone looking for a showstopping treat that doesn't require hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 1 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 400 gsugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2large eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 200 mlheavy cream
- 100 mlbutterscotch syrup
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
- 100 gchopped hazelnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a digital thermometer to ensure accurate oven temperature.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk well to incorporate air and prevent lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer to increase efficiency.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Be careful not to overbeat the eggs.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and butterscotch syrup.
Tip: Whisk until the syrup is fully incorporated.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the cream mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Tip: Do not overmix, as this can result in a dense roll.
- 7
Pour the batter into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
Tip: Use a spatula to gently smooth the top of the batter.
- 8
Pipe the batter onto the prepared baking sheet in a long, thin rectangle.
Tip: Use gentle, smooth motions to create a smooth surface.
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the roll is golden brown and springs back when touched.
Tip: Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- 10
Dust the roll with confectioners' sugar and top with chopped hazelnuts.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the confectioners' sugar evenly.
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