Pianono

When I was younger, there was this wonderful Filipino bakery.  Unfortunately, it closed around the time I graduated from high school (oh the memories).  One of the pastries we would always get is the Pianono.  This is a jelly roll filled with a custard cream and sprinkled with sugar.  It has always reminded me of a pancake.  I don't know why either, I have weird association to food and music.  There are many versions of this recipe.  I am still experimenting with my variation but I stumbled upon Kusina ni Manang version.  I liked how she used simple ingredients and the outcome was very similar to the one I had as a child. 

Yield: 1 Servings
Ingredients

    6 Eggs Separated
    6 Tbl Sugar
    6 Tbl Sifted flour

    Cream of Tartar

 

Directions

1. First beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until it is stiff. 
2. Than slowly add the sugar a tablespoon at a time.
3. Beat the egg yolks and than add them to the egg whites at a low speed.
4. When it is completely Incorporated, remove the bowl from the mixer and fold in the flour, a tablespoon at a time.
5. Pour into a jelly roll pan lined with parchment paper. 
6. Bake for 15 minutes at 400F.
7. Let the cake cool and place it on a cloth (I used a towel covered in sugar) or parchment paper. 
8. Remove the original paper lining.
9. Spread your favorite custard or jam frosting over cake and roll.