Description
A light, fluffy savory cake that’s easier to make than it looks and disappears faster than you’d expect
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes | Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, separated (room temperature works best)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Pinch of salt
- 6–8 fresh spring onions, green parts finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- Extra pinch of salt for the onions
- Butter or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, letting it come up the sides a bit.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg yolks with flour, milk, and salt until smooth—about 2 minutes of whisking does it.
- In another squeaky-clean bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form (if you can wait that long—they look so pretty at this stage).
- Gently fold the whites into the yolk mixture, being as gentle as you can manage. Pour onto your prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the top springs back when lightly touched. While it bakes, mix your chopped spring onions with a pinch of salt.
- The second it comes out, flip the cake onto a clean kitchen towel and carefully peel off parchment. Spread the spring onion mixture over the warm cake, then roll it up using the towel to guide you.
- Let it cool seam-side down for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes:
- Seriously, work quickly when rolling—warm cake is your friend here
- Every oven runs differently, so trust your eyes more than the timer
- Room temperature eggs whip better, but if you forgot to take them out early, just put them in warm water for a few minutes
Storage Tips:
- Wrap tightly and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Don’t microwave leftovers—they turn rubbery
- Best served at room temperature or just slightly chilled
