Festive Holiday Cake Roll (Print Version)

A colorful holiday cake roll featuring creamy frosting and playful decorations for festive celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake

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

→ Filling (optional)

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)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 - Use an offset spatula or butter knife to frost the cake roll with the colored frostings in sections or fun patterns to mimic a holiday sweater.
05 - Add sprinkles, mini candies, chocolate chips, colored sugar, and coconut as desired to create playful sweater designs such as zig-zags, polka dots, snowflakes, or reindeer.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set the decorations before slicing and serving.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy using store-bought cake
  • Fun DIY decorating for all ages
02 -
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
  • Check all decorations for allergens, as store-bought items may contain allergens like nuts or soy
03 -
  • Let kids decorate their own sweater sections for a party activity
  • Try chocolate Swiss roll and peppermint frosting for a flavor twist
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