Food Roulette Ideas
Legal Disclaimer: For entertainment purposes only. The presence of a dining establishment on the wheel in no way constitutes an endorsement of said establishment. Today, Mike Lacher, Chris Baker and Bryan Denman launched Seamless Roulette for the Internet to enjoy. It’s exactly what it sounds like: a web app that will order you random food from a Seamless.
'Cake Roulette'
1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour3/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream4 Eggs1/2 Cup (Approx. 3.5 oz / 100g) Sugar1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar2 oz (57g) Almonds1/4 Cup Caramel1/3 Tsp Baking Powder1/4 Tsp Vanilla Extract1/2 Tsp Vanilla ExtractPREPARATIONS:1- Slice the almonds.2- Separate egg yolks and whites.DIRECTIONS:1- Whisk egg yolks until stiff.2- Add 1/4 cup of sugar and continue whisking.3- Pour 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract and a tablespoon boiling water in and stir well.4- Combine flour and baking powder and add to the eggs gradually (add more flour if needed).5- In a separate bowl, Whisk egg whites until fluffy.6- Add 1/4 cup of sugar, and continue whisking until well mixed.7- Add the white egg mixture to the egg yolk and continue whisking until well combined.8- Grease a cookie pan with vegetable oil.9- Cover with parchment paper (use enough paper to cover all the edges).10- Transfer the batter to the cookie pan.11- Preheat oven to 350º F (177º C), bake for about 15 minutes.12- Remove the cake from oven, before it's cooled off, lay another parchment paper on top, flip to separate the pan and remove.Warning:It will be hot, use glove.13- Roll the cake and wrap with a dish cloth.14- Rest the cake for 10 or so minutes to cool down on its own and shape.FILLING:15- In a large bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and whisk thoroughly.16- Gently, re flatten the cake on a flat working surface.17- Spread the filling across the cake (as much as you'd prefer).18- Partially, cover the filling with a layer of almonds.19- Top with caramel (approx. 4 tbsp).20- Roll the cake back into the roulette shape gently.21- Design with the remaining filling, almonds and some caramel.22- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Making Cake roll at home is a bit time consuming process, but it sure worths every minute of it.Preparing a homemade cake roll without preservatives as most commercially produced cake are, is the best way to have guilt free cake with your hot coffee.Homemade cake roll is not considered a A grade food but it drops the calories down significantly comparing the commercially made cake rolls.3.5 oz (100g) of roulette has 323 calories, 126 calories of it comes from fat. Each slice of cake roll (varies from 60 to 80) grams, contains about 250 calories same as a small chocolate bar.Cake roll or Roulette contains about 7.5 percent protein. it is low in sodium. 100g of it contains 32.7 grams of sugar.