Latin classics

Arequipe sponge roll

A light flexible sponge rolled around a generous layer of arequipe and finished simply with sugar.

◷ 45 minMakes 10 servingsIntermediate

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 100 g sugar
  • 90 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Pinch of salt
  • 250 g arequipe
  • Powdered sugar

Method

  1. Heat oven to 190°C / 375°F and line a 30 x 40 cm sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Beat eggs and sugar for 6–8 minutes until very thick and airy. Fold in vanilla, salt and sifted flour.
  3. Spread in the pan and bake 10–12 minutes. Immediately turn onto a clean sugared towel and roll while warm.
  4. Cool, unroll, spread with arequipe, roll again and finish with powdered sugar.
Arequipe noteRolling the sponge while warm trains it to bend without cracking later.