Jelly Roll Cake With Powdered Sugar

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1½ cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons hot water
• Currant or other jelly

Method

1. 1 Mix and sift dry ingredients (sugar, flour, baking powder, salt). Stir in beaten eggs, then slowly add hot water. Beat until smooth.
2. 2 Pour batter into a large, well-greased pan. Spread very thin, no more than ¼ inch thick.
3. 3 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. 4 Turn out onto brown paper. Beat jelly with a fork and spread evenly over the cake.
5. 5 Trim crusty edges with a sharp knife. Roll up while warm, lifting with the paper. Wrap in a slightly damp cloth until cool.
6. 6 Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.