Sponge Roll with Cream and Fruit

Steps

1. 1

   1. Separate the eggs. Whisk the whites, adding the sugar gradually, to stiff peaks.

2. 2

   2. Turn the mixer to its lowest speed and add the yolks.

3. 3

   3. Add the flour and stir until smooth; do not overmix.

4. 4

   4. Pour onto a baking sheet lined with oiled paper and spread it level by hand.

5. 5

   5. Bake at 200 °C for 15–20 minutes; do not open the oven for the first 5.

6. 6

   6. Take it out, turn it upside down, peel off the paper and soak with syrup.

7. 7

   7. For the cream, cook the milk with starch and flour until thick, add vanilla and let it cool. Beat the butter with the sugar and mix the two.

8. 8

   8. Spread the cream, scatter finely chopped fruit over it and roll up.