Festive Sweater Cake Roll (Printer-friendly)

Whimsical cake roll adorned with colorful frostings and candies for a fun, festive celebration dessert.

# 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
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
07 - ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)

# Directions:

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 it.
02 - Place the cake roll seam-side down on a serving platter.
03 - Divide the vanilla frosting into three bowls. Tint one portion red, another green, and leave the last white.
04 - Using an offset spatula or butter knife, frost the cake roll with the colored frostings in sections or patterns to mimic a holiday sweater design.
05 - Decorate with sprinkles, mini candies, chocolate chips, colored sugar, and coconut as desired, creating playful 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make with store-bought cake
  • Fun and customizable for holiday parties
02 -
  • Contains wheat, eggs, and milk (dairy)
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
03 -
  • Try chocolate Swiss roll and peppermint frosting for a minty version
  • Let kids decorate for maximum fun and creativity
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