Description
Light and Festive Christmas Cake Roll Recipe for the Holidays
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Sponge Cake: 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- For the Cream Filling: 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup softened cream cheese (optional for thicker filling)
- Optional Decorations: Powdered sugar
- Sprinkles
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream rosettes
- Holiday sugar decorations
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs and sugar for 4–6 minutes until pale, thick, and airy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and milk gently.
- In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently into the egg mixture.
- Fold in melted butter carefully without deflating the batter.
- Spread batter evenly into the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes until the cake springs back lightly.
- Turn cake onto a towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment and roll the cake with the towel inside. Cool completely.
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream cheese until fluffy.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread filling evenly, and roll again gently.
- Dust with powdered sugar or add festive toppings before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Use a light hand when folding ingredients to maintain airiness.
- Customize decorations to fit your holiday theme.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Christmas Cake Roll, Holiday Dessert, Sponge Cake, Cream Filling