A Christmas cake roll sounds like a festive and delicious treat!
Here’s a Christmas cake roll recipe to get you started:
Ingredients to Make Christmas Cake Roll Recipe
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- eggs
- granulated sugar
- water
- vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- whipped cream
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
For Garnish
- berries
- rosemary
- dried orange
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
How to Make Christmas Cake Roll Recipe
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line a pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs on high speed until they’re thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating continuously.
Add the water and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix well.
Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
While the cake is baking, lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust it with powdered sugar.
When the cake is done, immediately turn it out onto the sugared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
Roll the cake and towel together from the short end. Allow it to cool completely.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the filling by whipping the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Once the cake is completely cooled, carefully unroll it and spread the whipped cream filling evenly.
Roll the cake back up without the towel.Transfer the cream to a piping bag, and decorate roll cake.
Garnish with berries, rosemary and dried orange.
Dust with powdered sugar for a festive finish.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Christmas cake roll! Feel free to get creative with the filling by adding chopped nuts, dried fruit, or a hint of festive spices.
Christmas Cake Roll Recipe
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Christmas Cake Roll Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 2 cups whipped cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- berries, rosemary, dried orange, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line a pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs on high speed until they're thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating continuously.
- Add the water and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix well. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- While the cake is baking, lay a clean kitchentowel on the counter and dust it with powdered sugar.
- When the cake is done, immediately turn it out onto the sugared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Roll the cake and towel together from the short end. Allow it to cool completely. While the cake is cooling, prepare the filling by whipping the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, carefully unroll it and spread the whipped cream filling evenly. Roll the cake back up without the towel. Transfer the cream to a piping bag, and decorate roll cake.
- Garnish with berries, rosemary and dried orange.Dust with powdered sugar for a festive finish. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
