Inspired by your piano journey and dedication, this Piano Swiss Roll is a tribute to all the moms who persistently support their children’s passions. Whether you’re a piano enthusiast or just love beautifully crafted cakes, this Swiss roll is sure to delight.
Recipe (Tray Size: 11×11” / 28x28cm)
Drawing Batter:
- 15g water
- 8g oil
- 20g cake flour
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp cake flour (for one part of the batter)
- 1/2 tsp dark cocoa powder (for the other part of the batter)
Meringue:
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 tsp corn flour
Main Batter:
- 7g cocoa powder + 15g hot water
- 40g milk
- 40g oil
- 60g cake flour
- 4 egg yolks
- 4 egg whites
- 55g sugar
- 5g lemon juice
Method
- Prepare the Drawing Batter:
- Mix 15g water, 8g oil, 20g cake flour, and 1 egg yolk until smooth.
- Divide the batter into two equal parts. Add 1 tsp cake flour to one part and 1/2 tsp dark cocoa powder to the other.
- Beat 1 egg white with 1/2 tsp corn flour until firm peaks form.
- Fold half of the meringue into the plain yolk batter and the other half into the cocoa batter.
- Draw Piano Keys:
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Draw black piano keys with the cocoa batter and bake for 1 minute.
- Draw white piano keys with the plain batter and bake for another 1 minute.
- Remove from oven and set aside.
- Prepare the Main Batter:
- Mix 40g milk and 40g oil until combined.
- Add 60g cake flour and mix well.
- Mix in 7g cocoa powder (dissolved in 15g hot water) and blend thoroughly.
- Add 4 egg yolks and mix until smooth.
- Prepare Meringue:
- Beat 4 egg whites with 5g lemon juice until frothy.
- Gradually add 55g sugar in three parts, beating until the meringue reaches firm/medium peaks.
- Combine and Bake:
- Fold 1/3 of the meringue into the yolk batter.
- Gently fold the remaining meringue into the batter.
- Pour the main batter over the pre-drawn piano keys and spread gently.
- Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool and Roll:
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a rack with the piano key side facing up. Cover loosely with parchment paper.
- Spread your favorite filling over the cooled cake.
- Roll up the cake carefully and slice.
Enjoy this beautifully crafted Piano Swiss Roll and celebrate the dedication that went into both the music and the baking!