Description
A light and festive vanilla roll cake filled with fluffy whipped cream and decorated with holiday colors—perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
- Vanilla Sponge Cake:
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Filling:
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Decoration:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar for 4–5 minutes until pale and thick. Add vanilla.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into egg mixture until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
- Turn cake out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment and roll cake tightly in the towel. Let cool completely.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll cooled cake and spread whipped cream evenly over the surface.
- Roll cake back up without the towel. Chill for 30 minutes to set.
- Dust with powdered sugar and decorate with sprinkles or crushed candy canes if desired.
Notes
- Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracks.
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 tsp almond extract to the filling.
- Use gel food coloring in the batter for a festive swirl effect.
- Best served chilled for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American