Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan, line with parchment paper, and grease the parchment.
- Beat the eggs on high speed for 3 minutes until frothy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating for 4-5 minutes until thick and pale. Beat in vanilla.
- Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift over the egg mixture in two batches, gently folding with a spatula until just combined. Fold in the melted butter.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the top springs back lightly.
- Lay a clean kitchen towel flat and dust generously with powdered sugar. Immediately invert the hot cake onto the towel. Peel off parchment paper.
- While still hot, roll the cake and towel together starting from the short end. Place on a wire rack to cool completely (about 1-2 hours).
- Make the filling: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and pudding mix until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Make the frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream. Beat until fluffy, then tint with light blue gel coloring.
- Unroll the cooled cake. Spread the whipped cream filling evenly, leaving a small border. Roll the cake back up without the towel.
- Frost the outside of the cake with the blue buttercream, creating rustic swirls. Top with a line of chocolate shavings and nestle the candy eggs on top. Chill for 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Rolling the cake while it is hot right out of the oven is mandatory to prevent cracking.