Jelly Roll’s Wife: The Most Interesting Cake In The World
The cake is one of those foods that can evoke a wide range of emotions. Whether you’re delighted by a traditional chocolate cake or overwhelmed by the possibilities of a sour cream cake, there’s something for everyone in the cake world. And if that’s not enough, jelly roll’s wife is the most interesting cake in the world. Yes, we’re talking about the infamous jelly roll cake—the layered wonder that has confounded even the best bakeries and pastry chefs. But don’t be intimidated. In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps necessary to make this incredible cake yourself.
Background
Jelly Roll Morton, the jazz pianist and composer, was married to a woman named Celia Callas. Morton’s wife is known for her interesting and unique cake recipes. Some of her most well-known cakes include the Black Bottom Cake, the Red Hot Cake, and the Congo Cake.
The Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups jelly roll Morton’s® gelatin cubes soaked in cold water for 2 hours
3 cups heavy cream, divided
ICING: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
½ teaspoon almond extract OR ½ teaspoon orange extract or ½ teaspoon lemon extract
The Baking Process
Ingredients
To begin, you’ll need some basic ingredients for jelly rolls. You’ll need self-rising flour, sugar, butter (or Margarine), eggs, and vanilla extract.
How to Make the Jelly Roll Cake
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2) In a medium bowl, combine self-rising flour, sugar and butter. Mix until well blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
3) Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean when inserted into the centre of the cake. Cool the cake in a pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing it from the rack to cool completely.
Tips for Making a Perfect Jelly Roll’s Wife Cake
There are a few tips to keep in mind when making a jelly roll’s wife cake. First, make sure that the frosting is light and fluffy. Second, use flavoured gelatin instead of unflavored gelatin so that your cake will have flavour. Lastly, be sure to bake the cake until it is golden brown on the outside and springy to the touch.
Conclusion
Jelly Roll’s Wife is without a doubt one of the most interesting cakes in the world. Created by Jelly Roll Morton, this cake is often called the first jazz cake and was named after Morton’s wife, Josephine. This CAKE is definitely worth trying!
