Mix the egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar in a mixing bowl and whisk until yolks are lightened in color.
Drizzle in vegetable oil, whisking constantly, until incorporated. Whisk in milk, almond extract and salt.
Sprinkle sifted cake flour over batter and fold until incorporated.
In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment beat egg whites until frothy. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and beat on high speed until whites hold medium-stiff peaks.
Fold a one-third of egg whites into batter until you don't see white streaks, then add the remaining egg whites and fold until just incorporated. Don't over mix.
Pour batter over top of frozen design; spread the batter evenly using a large offset spatula.
Bake for about 12 minutes or until top is springy and edges are just barely starting to brown.
Remove from oven and immediately invert warm cake with caution onto a large cutting board lined with parchment paper. Peel off parchment paper to reveal the design.
Liberally dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar and lay on top of cake. Flip cake over so the design is facing down. Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
Starting with the side of the cake without the design, carefully roll up the warm cake in the towel. Let rolled cake cool for about 1 hour or until completely cool to the touch.