Jelly Sponge Cake Roll

Directions

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   1. Preheat your oven to 350°F / 180°C. Separate the eggs.
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   2. In a big bowl whisk egg yolks and 1/3 cup of confectioners' sugar and then add lemon juice until combined and creamy.
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   3. In a smaller bowl whisk egg whites and 1/4 cup of confectioners' sugar until stiff.
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   4. Slowly combine egg whites with egg yolks in a big bowl. Now add the flour and stir it up with a big spoon or a wire whisk.
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   5. Line your baking sheet with some paper and evenly spread the dough. Bake until golden, but still soft.
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   6. Right before the sponge cake is ready to come out of the oven, wet a dishtowel. The sponge cake will be rolled in it like a maki roll. The moistness of the towel prevents the cake from breaking while rolling.
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   The following 3 steps have to happen really fast. The cake may not cool down too much.
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   7. Flop the cake out of the pan and onto the dishtowel. Slowly remove the parchment paper.
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   8. Now take your favorite jelly and spread it over the cake. A thin coat is enough.
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    9. With the help of the towel now roll the cake like a maki roll. If it breaks into pieces, the towel was probably too dry or the cake baked in the oven too long.