Here's a cozy corner on my blog that explores all the different flavors of Roll Cakes -- including Swiss Rolls & Japanese Roll Cakes -- with over 10 delicious recipes that are all about deliciousness. I love making roll cakes not only because they're easier to make (at least, fewer dirty dishes and fewer steps!) but also because they are so pretty on the eyes and easy to serve when I have friends and family over. From the beloved vanilla and chocolate to East Asian favorites like Matcha, I made this list to celebrate the variety and convince you all that these cakes are just a canvas for your culinary imagination! These roll cakes also just happen to be gluten-free 🙂
1. Soft Vanilla Swiss Roll Cake
This Vanilla Swiss Roll cake is insanely soft and surprisingly light - sure to satisfy even your sweetest cravings! Inspired by the Japanese roll cake recipes that use cornstarch instead of cake flour, this gluten-free dessert has an airy and delicate crumb that practically melts in your mouth.
Unbelievably Soft Vanilla Swiss Roll Cake made with Applesauce (Gluten-Free)
See Recipe2. Flourless Pumpkin
A Flourless Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake Recipe with fewer carbs and calories? Count me in! This delicious Swiss Roll recipe is the perfect combination of spongy, sweet, and fluffy with a to-die-for cream cheese filling – absolutely no flour is needed, making it the perfect solution for those who want a lower carb, gluten-free cake recipe.
Flourless Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Filling
See Recipe3. Gluten Free Carrot
Are you looking for a delicious and show-stopping Easter cake that is soft, light and also just happens to be flourless? This Carrot Swiss Roll Cake is sure to dazzle your family and friends this holiday! With a tangy sweet cream cheese filling, this amazingly tender carrot cake is made with whipped eggs, brown sugar, heavy cream, cornstarch, cinnamon and finely shredded carrots - and absolutely NO flour!
Perfect for Easter! Gluten Free Carrot Swiss Roll Cake Recipe
See Recipe4. Greek Yogurt
Looking for a delicious, yet healthier cake recipe? Look no further than this soft & fluffy Greek Yogurt Japanese Roll Cake! This tangy and sweet treat provides an indulgent experience without all the high carbs and gluten. All you need are eggs, sugar, heavy cream, cornstarch, fat-free Greek yogurt, and – NO flour needed!
Tangy & Sweet! Greek Yogurt Swiss Roll Cake (Low Carb, Gluten-Free Recipe)
See Recipe5. Flourless Banana
If you have leftover, ripe bananas on your kitchen counter you’ll definitely want to try making this light and fluffy flourless banana roll cake! This indulgent Swiss roll recipe only requires eggs, sugar, heavy cream, cornstarch, walnuts and mashed ripe bananas. It’s the ideal delight for those craving a scrumptious, lower-carb, gluten-free cake option without sacrificing flavor, and it’s such an elegant dessert, too!
Flourless Banana Roll Cake (Lower Sugar & Lower Carb Swiss Roll Recipe)
See Recipe6. Peanut Butter
This soft, melt-in-your-mouth Peanut Butter Swiss Roll Cake is a treat like no other. Made with eggs, sugar, heavy cream, cornstarch and peanut butter (no flour needed!) you’ll get an incredibly soft and silky peanut butter cake with a sweet peanut cream filling all rolled into one irresistible goodness.
Flourless Peanut Butter Swiss Roll Cake with a Sweet Peanut Cream Filling
See Recipe7. Coffee
Calling all coffee lovers! This gluten-free Coffee Japanese roll cake is a dream come true. Perfectly soft, airy and delightfully rich with coffee flavor, this velvety smooth Swiss Roll recipe is filled with a creamy whipped cream sweetened with a secret ingredient - sweetened condensed milk - the game-changing ingredient that gives this coffee roll cake the extra bit of decadence and flavor it needs to make it a real show-stopper.
The Best Coffee Roll Cake You'll Ever Make (With a Secret Ingredient!)
See Recipe8. Red Velvet
There is nothing quite like a delicious slice of red velvet cake at Christmas, and this soft & airy Melt in Your Mouth Red Velvet Swiss Roll Cake is sure to please everyone around the table. If you're looking for a show-stopping, festive, and decadent dessert that is also gluten free, you've come to the right recipe. This delicious cake is made with eggs, sugar, heavy cream, cornstarch and cocoa powder - and no flour!
Melt in Your Mouth Red Velvet Roll Cake (Perfect for Christmas!)
See Recipe9. Chocolate
Craving something delicious, rich and creamy? You’ll love this indulgent dessert that's perfect for special occasions or a weeknight treat. Made with whipped eggs, sugar, heavy cream, cornstarch and cocoa powder - you only need 5 ingredients to make this fluffy, melt-in-your mouth flourless cake that combines the irresistible flavor rich chocolate with a cold and creamy whipped cream filling.
How to Make Gluten Free Chocolate Japanese Roll Cake
See Recipe10. Sweet Potato
Fall baking is in full swing, and what better way to get into the spirit of the season than to indulge in a delicious Sweet Potato Swiss Roll Cake? This cake not only looks impressive, but is also incredibly flavorful, effortlessly blending the classic flavors of sweet potato pie with a moist, light and fluffy cake.
Flourless Sweet Potato Swiss Roll Cake (Lower Carb, Lower Calorie Recipe)
See Recipe11. Lemon
They say you should make lemonade when life gives you lemons, but in my world, we use lemons (including the zest) to bake cake. To be more specific, a really delicious, soft, and airy roll cake 🙂 Made with eggs, sugar, heavy cream, and a mix of cornstarch and almond flour, this delightful lemon Swiss roll is surprisingly delicate and fluffy, and very much gluten free.
Gluten Free Lemon Roll Cake Recipe with Almond Flour
See Recipe12. Fruit Roll Cake
Introducing my spin on the Japanese Fruit Roll Cake, where every bite is a treat you won't soon forget! This soft & airy cake is unbelievably light and silky, all thanks to a secret ingredient – cornstarch which is used in place of regular flour. It's a spongy, fluffy wonder that practically melts in your mouth. The fresh fruit filling is the true star of this recipe, with a sweet whipped cream filling stuffed with a colorful burst of diced strawberries, mandarin oranges and kiwi inside. This cake is the perfect combinations of flavors and textures. You’ll want to save this recipe for your kids!
(Recipe Coming Soon! --> will be updated on this page)
13. Matcha
Discover the taste of Japan with this incredible Matcha Roll Cake! This soft & airy Japanese Roll Cake not only looks like a work of art with its vibrant green shade and luscious filling of whipped cream and sweet adzuki beans – but it also packs a serious flavor punch! The secret to its extra soft, fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth texture comes from the fact that cornstarch is used instead of regular wheat flour.
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