Festive Holiday Cake Roll (Printable)

Whimsical holiday cake roll adorned with colorful frostings and sprinkles for festive gatherings.

# Components:

→ Cake

01 - 1 store-bought vanilla or chocolate Swiss roll cake (13 to 16 oz)

→ Filling

02 - 1/2 cup whipped cream or vanilla frosting

→ Decoration

03 - 1 1/2 cups vanilla or cream cheese frosting
04 - Red and green gel food coloring
05 - Assorted holiday sprinkles, mini candies, and colored sugar
06 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or candy pearls
07 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Carefully unroll the store-bought Swiss roll cake. Optionally spread an even layer of whipped cream or frosting over the inside, then gently re-roll.
02 - Place the cake roll seam-side down on a serving platter.
03 - Divide the vanilla frosting into three bowls. Tint one portion red, one green, and leave the third white.
04 - Use an offset spatula or butter knife to frost the cake roll with colored frostings in sections or patterns to resemble a holiday sweater.
05 - Decorate with sprinkles, mini candies, chocolate chips, colored sugar, and shredded coconut to create festive designs such as zig-zags, polka dots, snowflakes, or reindeer.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set decorations before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required so it&s quick and easy for busy holidays
  • Customizable decoration lets everyone get creative
02 -
  • Contains wheat, eggs, and milk: check labels for possible soy and nut allergens
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
03 -
  • Use cream cheese frosting for a tangy flavor twist
  • Pipe designs for more precise sweater motifs
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