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A light vanilla-coconut sponge cake rolled with whipped cream and topped with shredded coconut.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coconut Cake Roll
Calories: 330kcal

Equipment

  • jelly roll pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Kitchen Towel

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut in a bowl.
  • Whisk milk, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and coconut extract in another bowl.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
  • Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
  • Invert cake onto a powdered sugar–dusted towel and remove parchment paper.
  • Roll the cake with the towel and let cool completely.
  • Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Unroll the cake, spread whipped cream, and roll again.
  • Place seam-side down, sprinkle with shredded coconut, and chill for 1 hour.

Notes

Chill the cake roll before slicing for the cleanest presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.4mg