British Desserts Easy To Make : Arctic Roll : Ice Cream Sponge Cake UK : British Desserts

Crack 4 eggs into a separate bowl to check for freshness, then add them to a mixing bowl.

Add sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl with the eggs and whisk until bubbly and yellow, then continue whisking until pale and increased in volume.

Once the mixture reaches the right consistency (it holds its shape briefly when placed on a surface), sift in the flour and fold it in gently until fully combined, ensuring no lumps remain.

Pour the batter into a prepared cake tray, leveling it out towards the edges.

Bake in a preheated oven for about 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown on top.

Prepare a piece of baking paper with icing sugar, slightly larger than the cake.

Once baked, flip the cake onto the icing sugar-dusted baking paper and peel off the parchment. Roll the cake while it's still hot and place it on a cooling rack until completely cool.

Soften some ice cream and shape it into a log that matches the width of the cake, then place it in the freezer to firm up.

Once the cake is cool, unroll it and optionally spread jam on it (the creator chooses not to).

Place the ice cream log on the cake, roll it up, and wrap it in cling film or place it in a suitable container before freezing.

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