Festive Sweater Cake Roll (Print out)

A playful cake roll adorned with colorful frostings and holiday-themed decorations for joyful gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (180 g)
04 - Red and green gel food coloring
05 - Assorted holiday sprinkles, mini candies, and colored sugar
06 - ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or candy pearls (30 g)
07 - ¼ cup shredded coconut (25 g, optional for snow effect)

# How to Make It:

01 - Carefully unroll the store-bought Swiss roll cake. If desired, spread an even layer of whipped cream or frosting over the inside, then gently re-roll the cake.
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 - Using an offset spatula or butter knife, frost the cake roll with the colored frostings in sections or fun patterns to mimic a holiday sweater.
05 - Adorn with sprinkles, mini candies, chocolate chips, colored sugar, and coconut to create playful sweater designs such as zig-zags, polka dots, snowflakes, or reindeer.
06 - Refrigerate the decorated cake roll for at least 15 minutes to set decorations before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Super quick to assemble with no baking required
  • Perfect for group activities and party fun
02 -
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
  • Always check store-bought cake labels for allergens
03 -
  • Let kids or guests decorate their own slices for a memorable party activity
  • Pair leftover slices with sweet dessert wine or hot cocoa
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