Why do I need to roll the cake while it's still warm?

Rolling the cake jelly-roll style while it is still warm helps prevent it from cracking, allowing it to cool in the desired spiral shape for easy filling.

What makes the cannoli filling vegan?

The cannoli filling is made using a combination of vegan ricotta cheese and vegan cream cheese, along with confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and ground cinnamon.

How do I know when the cake is properly baked?

The cake is properly baked when it is springy to the touch when you gently press the center, typically after about 18 minutes in a preheated 375 degreesF oven.

How should I store the Cannoli Roll Cake?

This cannoli cake must stay refrigerated at all times, kept covered for up to 1 week to maintain its freshness and texture.

Can I use only all-purpose flour for the cake?

The recipe calls for a blend of 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1 cup cake flour to achieve the desired tender texture, so it's best to use both as specified.

7 years ago

Cannoli Roll Cake
[Vegan]

GP By: Gretchen Price

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Plated slice of vegan cannoli roll cake, showing tender sponge spiral filled with creamy plant-based ricotta and cream cheese, with cinnamon.

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Cannoli Roll Cake [Vegan]

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6-8

Dairy Free

Have your cake and your cannoli too! From the easy hand mixing of the cannoli cream filling to the equally simplistic roulade, this cake is easy to make and even easier to eat!

Ingredients You Need for Cannoli Roll Cake [Vegan]

For the Cake:

1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar
9 Tablespoons melted coconut oil or vegan butter
1 1/2 cups plant milk warm
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Cannoli Filling

1 1/2 cup vegan ricotta cheese
1 cup vegan cream Cheese
1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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How to Prepare Cannoli Roll Cake [Vegan]

In a large bowl or a 4 cup Pyrex measuring cup add the vanilla to the warmed plant milk and then add the melted butter or coconut oil to that
In another large mixing bowl sift the flours, with the sugar, baking powder and salt.
Add the liquids and whisk smooth.
Pour the batter into a greased and parchment lined 12” x 18” sheet pan and bake immediately in a preheated 375°F oven for approximately 18 minutes or when it is springy to the touch when you gently press the center
Cool for about 5 minutes in the pan then loosen the edges with a small spatula and slide it out onto your work table.
Sprinkle the top with a small amount of sugar (to prevent sticking to the paper) then roll it up jelly roll style while it is still warm and let it cool completely.
Meanwhile prepare the cannoli cream recipe below.
Once the cake is completely cooled you can fill it as shown in the video.
Cannoli cake must stay refrigerated at all times, keep covered for up to 1 week.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.