Angel Food Cake Roll with Fruit Filling
An Angel Food Cake Roll with Fruit Filling is a light, airy dessert made by rolling a delicate, fat-free sponge cake around a sweet fruit filling, typically made with whipped cream and berries. Originating from the American adaptation of European jelly rolls, it's a classic treat often served at celebrations. The cake itself is made primarily from whipped egg whites, sugar, and flour, creating its signature cloud-like texture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates, primarily from sugar and refined flour, with minimal fat and protein. It provides a quick source of energy and some small amounts of vitamins and minerals from the fruit filling, with a typical serving containing around 200-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 85 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15 mcg |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
Per 1 slice (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The cake's unique structure comes from a chemical leavening process using whipped egg whites instead of baking powder, making it a naturally fat-free sponge. Culturally, it represents a lighter, more elegant alternative to denser cakes, often associated with spring and summer gatherings.
