Apple Roll Cake with Cinnamon – Fluffy, Easy & Fragrant

Recipe by: Olha Pazyuk

This Apple Roll Cake is light, airy, and filled with sweet grated apples and cinnamon. It’s the perfect balance between a sponge cake and a fruity dessert, making it ideal for afternoon coffee or as a light treat after dinner. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can prepare this fluffy apple roll in less than 30 minutes.

Greek Apple Roll Cake with Cinnamon – Fluffy, Easy & Fragrant

Recipe by Olha Pazyuk

5.0 from 2 votes

Course: DessertCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

10

servings

Prep time

25

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

155

kcal

Total time

45

minutes

Fluffy Greek apple roll cake with cinnamon — a light and easy dessert with a fragrant apple filling.

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Ingredients

Metric US

• For the Sponge

• 4 4 Eggs

• 120 g 120 Sugar

• 120 g 120 All-purpose Flour

• 1 1 Vanillin Capsule

• 1 pinch 1 Salt

• For the Filling

• 400 g 400 Grated Apples

• 2 tbsp 2 Sugar

• Cinnamon Powder

How to make Apple Roll Cake

• Beat eggs with sugar for 10–15 minutes until pale and fluffy.
• Sift and gradually fold in the flour with a spatula, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
• Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Spread grated apples evenly on the paper, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
• Pour the batter over the apples and spread evenly.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C / 350°F (bottom/top heat) on the lower rack for 15–20 minutes.
• Let cool slightly, then roll into a log with the parchment paper. Slice and serve.

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A Light & Fragrant Greek Apple Dessert

Apple desserts are loved all over Greece, and this kormos milou is a lighter alternative to pies and cakes. The airy sponge cake combined with juicy cinnamon apples creates a dessert that feels indulgent but is surprisingly light.

Why You’ll Love This Apple Roll Cake

• Quick & Simple: Minimal ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.
• Fluffy & Moist: Whipped eggs create a light sponge that rolls easily.
• Naturally Flavored: No heavy cream or butter — just apples, cinnamon, and a touch of sugar.

Serving Suggestions

• Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey for extra sweetness.
• Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Enjoy as an afternoon coffee cake or light breakfast treat.

This Greek apple roll cake with cinnamon is a wonderful recipe to highlight seasonal apples and makes an elegant yet easy dessert for any occasion.

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