ORANGE RICOTTA CAKE ROLL

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I come from a big Italian family where my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals and desserts from scratch. Now I like to do the same for my family. This cake is my finale to our Italian Christmas Eve dinner. -Cathy Banks, Encinitas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
FILLING:
1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a bowl. Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment; grease paper. Sift cocoa, flour and salt together twice., In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, beating on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in vanilla. Fold in cocoa mixture (batter will be very thick)., Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form. Fold a fourth of the whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites. Transfer to prepared pan, spreading evenly., Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 9-11 minutes. Cover cake with waxed paper; cool completely on a wire rack., Remove waxed paper; invert cake onto an 18-in.-long sheet of waxed paper dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off parchment., In a small bowl, beat cheeses and sugar until blended. Stir in Kahlua, orange zest and vanilla. Spread over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Trim ends; place on a platter, seam side down., Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour before serving. To serve, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

bebo ABDO
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This orange ricotta cake roll is a great dessert for any occasion. It's festive and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Samreen Noori
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I've never made a cake roll before, but this recipe made it so easy. The orange ricotta cake roll turned out perfectly and it was so delicious. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Anabeth Palmieri
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This orange ricotta cake roll is a great dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the orange flavor and the ricotta filling is so creamy and light. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kerry Redford
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my orange ricotta cake roll didn't turn out very well. The cake was dry and the ricotta filling was too runny. I think I might have overcooked the cake or maybe I didn't measure the ingredients correctly. I'll defin


nabeel hassan
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I made this cake roll for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved it and the adults couldn't get enough of it. It's definitely a recipe that I'll be making again and again.


Lilion Muller
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This orange ricotta cake roll is a must-try for any orange lover. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the ricotta filling is creamy and light. The orange glaze adds a perfect touch of sweetness and tanginess. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Albiond Shquti
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I've made this orange ricotta cake roll several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the orange flavor and the ricotta filling is so creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this re


Tata OldG
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This orange ricotta cake roll is perfect for any occasion. It's festive and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Zrak Ali Zrak Ali
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I made this orange ricotta cake roll for Easter brunch and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the cake was beautifully presented. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert to impress


Blossom Sunny
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This orange ricotta cake roll was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if the orange glaze was less sugary. Otherwise, the cake was moist and fluffy and the ricotta filling was creamy and light. I would recommend this recip


Munaem Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of orange desserts, but I thought I would give this orange ricotta cake roll a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The orange flavor was subtle and the ricotta filling was creamy and light. I especially enjoyed the orange glaze, which


Abubakar Chohan
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This orange ricotta cake roll was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I was expecting and the texture was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if the cake was a bit lighter and fluffier. I would not recommend this recipe.


Tammy Futch
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I'm not sure what went wrong with my orange ricotta cake roll, but it was a complete disaster. The cake was overcooked and the ricotta filling was runny. I had to throw the whole thing away. I would not recommend this recipe.


Michelle Cole
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This orange ricotta cake roll was a disappointment. The cake was dry and the ricotta filling was bland. I think I would have been better off buying a cake roll from the store. I would not recommend this recipe.


Debra Manor
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I made a few substitutions to this recipe based on what I had on hand. I used almond flour instead of all-purpose flour and honey instead of granulated sugar. The cake roll still turned out great! It was just a bit denser and had a slightly nutty fla


Robert Imbrea
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake roll turned out perfectly! The orange flavor was subtle and the ricotta filling was creamy and light. I loved the contrast between the soft cake and the crunchy walnuts. This is definitely a recipe that I wi


sotamursu
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This orange ricotta cake roll was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was well worth the effort. The end result was a stunning and delicious dessert that wowed my family and friends. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyo


Umair Hazarvi
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I made this cake roll for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the cake was beautifully presented. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert to impress their guests.


AR Asif Ahammad
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This orange ricotta cake roll was a delightful treat! The flavors of orange and ricotta complemented each other perfectly, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I especially enjoyed the orange glaze, which added a touch of sweetness and tanginess. Overa