Festive Cake Roll Dessert (Printable)

A colorful cake roll decorated with festive frostings and sprinkles, ideal for joyful celebrations.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cake

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

→ Filling (optional)

02 - ½ cup whipped cream or vanilla frosting

→ Decoration

03 - 1½ cups vanilla or cream cheese frosting
04 - Red gel food coloring
05 - Green gel food coloring
06 - Assorted holiday sprinkles, mini candies, and colored sugar
07 - ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or candy pearls
08 - ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required for a quick dessert
  • Creative decorating makes it party-friendly and fun for kids
02 -
  • Check labels for allergens since store-bought cakes and decorations may contain eggs, wheat, dairy, soy or nuts
  • This cake can be assembled and decorated up to a day in advance
03 -
  • Let kids decorate their own sweater sections for a party activity
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
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