Description
Bright, nutty, and delightfully soft, this Pistachio Roll Cake is a fresh take on the classic jelly roll. Featuring a vibrant pistachio sponge filled with creamy, lightly sweetened cream cheese frosting, it’s an elegant dessert that’s easier to make than it looks. Perfect for entertaining, holiday tables, or when you’re craving a creative twist on dessert, this cake delivers both style and substance. Whether you’re searching for a unique sweet treat, easy dessert ideas, or showstopping food ideas for guests, this recipe covers all the bases.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
⅔ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup finely ground pistachios (unsalted, shelled)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios (for topping)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting towel)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale.
3. Gently fold in flour, baking powder, salt, and ground pistachios. Add vanilla extract.
4. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until springy to touch.
5. Turn cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel, remove parchment, and roll up gently in towel to cool.
6. Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and heavy cream, beat until fluffy.
7. Carefully unroll cooled cake, spread filling evenly, and re-roll without towel.
8. Chill seam-side down for at least 30 minutes.
9. Garnish with chopped pistachios and a light dusting of powdered sugar before slicing.
Notes
Use a kitchen towel generously dusted with powdered sugar to avoid sticking.
Chilling the cake before slicing ensures clean, picture-perfect pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg