This gluten free Swiss roll is an easy bake - a fatless, super light sponge rolled up with strawberry jam and lemon curd whipped cream. You can even use the base Swiss roll sponge recipe to customise with your fillings of choice! Makes approx 8 slices using a 39cm x 24cm Swiss roll tin.
Preheat the oven to 180'C and line a 39 x 24cm Swiss roll tin with a sheet of baking paper.
Separate the eggs and then add the egg whites into a large metal bowl. Whisk with an electric mixer until they start to form stiff peaks - this is the point where you could tip the bowl upside-down over your head and they won't fall out!
Gradually add the caster sugar while continuing to whisk, until the egg whites form glossy peaks. You know it's done when you can rub a tiny bit of the mix between your fingers and it doesn't feel grainy.
Beat the egg yolks together in a small bowl then pour into the egg whites. Use a spatula to fold them in - streaks are fine, just make sure you don't knock the air out the mixture so go gently.
Mix the flour, baking powder and xantham gum together in a bowl the sieve into the mix. Fold in using your spatula again until there are no lumps of flour.
Gently pour the mix into your lined tin and smooth out using a spatula. Bake in the centre of the oven for 10-12 minutes. You want the sponge to be springy and lightly golden but not too dark - if you over-bake it, it will be more likely to crack when you roll it.
Place the tin on a cooling tray for a minute or so. Meanwhile lay out a thin tea towel and lightly dust with some extra sugar.
After a minute, gently tip the tin upside-down onto the sugared-towel. Peel off the baking paper, going slowly so you don't rip the sponge.
Using a knife, score a line approximately 2-inches in from one of the short edges of the sponge. Then use the tea towel to guide the sponge, to roll it up into a spiral, starting at the scored end. Once rolled, wrap tightly in the tea towel and leave to cool completely (around one hour).
To assemble your Swiss roll:
To make the cream filling, pour the cream into a large bowl and whisk using an electric mixer until it forms soft peaks - this may take 5-10 minutes so be patient!
Once the cream has thickened to soft peaks, stop the mixer and add the lemon curd. Continue to whisk until the cream thickens to a texture where you can spread it and it will hold its shape.
Very gently, unwrap the sponge and then carefully unroll it. Use a spoon to loosen the jam and then it in an even layer all over the sponge. Next spread the whipped lemon cream on top, using a palette knife.
Carefully roll the sponge back the same way as before, a little more loosely this time so as not to squish the filling out everywhere. Sprinkle with a little icing sugar and serve!
Notes
This cake is best eaten on the day of baking but will store for 2-3 days in the fridge.
For a dairy free option, switch to a dairy free cream.
If you like you can switch the jam for lemon curd (or a different flavour) or omit the lemon curd from the cream if you don't fancy it. A splash of vanilla extract also works really nicely instead.