Description
This Delightful Christmas Vanilla Roll Cake is a perfect festive treat for cozy celebrations. Featuring a light and fluffy vanilla sponge rolled with creamy whipped filling, it’s topped with colorful red and green sprinkles adding a joyful holiday touch. Easy to make and elegantly presented, this dessert is sure to impress your guests during the holiday season.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration:
- Red and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the appropriate temperature by the time the batter is ready.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cake removal.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes thick and pale, creating a light texture for the sponge.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture for flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt evenly.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the egg mixture carefully to avoid deflating the batter.
- Spread Batter: Evenly spread the prepared batter into the lined jelly roll pan for an even bake.
- Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and springy to the touch.
- Roll Cake Warm: Immediately turn the cake out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar, then roll the cake up with the towel inside to shape it and let it cool completely.
- Prepare Filling: Whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks, then gently mix in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for a smooth and sweet filling.
- Fill the Cake: Carefully unroll the cooled cake, spread the vanilla whipped cream evenly over the surface.
- Reroll Cake: Roll the cake back up tightly without the towel, maintaining its shape and cream filling inside.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for 1 hour to set the cream and enhance flavors.
- Decorate and Serve: Before serving, decorate the top with festive red and green sprinkles for a charming Christmas presentation.
Notes
- Be sure to roll the cake while still warm to prevent cracking.
- For best results, use fresh eggs at room temperature.
- You can substitute heavy cream with whipping cream if desired.
- The sprinkles add a festive touch but can be omitted if preferred.
- Store the cake refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for freshness.
