Raspberry-Almond Jelly Roll Recipe

Line a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with waxed paper. Grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Stir in the water, 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; fold into egg mixture. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream, confectioners' sugar and remaining extracts until soft peaks form. Place half of the whipped cream in another bowl and refrigerate. Chop 1 cup almonds; fold into remaining cream. Unroll cake; spread with jam to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with almond mixture. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Frost top, sides and ends with remaining whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Garnish with remaining almonds, raspberries and mint if desired. Yield: 10 servings.