Description
Festive Swiss roll combines classic holiday cheer with delicate sponge and creamy filling. Winter’s sweet embrace delivers a perfect dessert that delights family gatherings with elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 4 oz white chocolate
Flour and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup sifted cake flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Flavoring and Decorative Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup red and green wilton batter bits
- 3–4 tablespoons red and green sprinkles
- 1–3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Energize the oven to a scorching 450 degrees fahrenheit, preparing a 17×12 baking surface with parchment paper to ensure smooth cake release.
- Whip eggs and egg yolks with sugar using an electric mixer, transforming the mixture into a pale, voluminous cream through vigorous blending for 3-5 minutes.
- Gently incorporate vanilla extract into the whipped egg mixture, maintaining its delicate airiness.
- Softly sift flour and cornstarch over the egg base, folding with a light touch to preserve the mixture’s ethereal texture.
- Delicately integrate red and green festive batter bits throughout the mixture.
- Separately whisk egg whites with sugar, creating a glossy meringue with firm, sturdy peaks that will provide lift and airiness to the cake.
- Tenderly fold the meringue into the primary batter, preserving its delicate structure and ensuring a light, pillowy consistency.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to create a uniform cake layer.
- Bake for 6-7 minutes until the surface turns a golden hue and springs back when gently pressed.
- Immediately transfer the hot cake onto a sugar-dusted dishtowel, carefully peeling away the parchment paper.
- Gently roll the cake with the towel, allowing it to cool completely and maintain its curved shape.
- Cream butter until smooth, gradually blending powdered sugar and vanilla extract to create a luscious filling.
- Adjust the filling’s consistency with cream if needed, ensuring a spreadable texture.
- Fold sprinkles into the buttercream, being careful to prevent color bleeding.
- Unroll the cooled cake and spread the buttercream evenly across its surface.
- Carefully roll the cake back into its original cylindrical shape.
- Refrigerate the rolled cake for several hours to set the filling and stabilize the structure.
- Melt white chocolate and artfully drizzle over the chilled cake.
- Embellish with additional festive sprinkles for a decorative finish.
- Allow the chocolate drizzle to set completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Master festive baking skills with this colorful holiday cake roll that combines playful colors and delightful texture.
- Precise temperature and timing are crucial, so preheat the oven exactly to 450 degrees and bake for only 6-7 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Gentle folding techniques preserve the meringue’s airiness, ensuring a light, tender cake that rolls smoothly without cracking.
- Create a perfectly smooth filling by gradually incorporating powdered sugar and adjusting consistency with cream for spreadable buttercream.
- Refrigeration helps set the cake roll’s shape and allows flavors to meld, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert for holiday gatherings.
- White chocolate drizzle and sprinkles transform this classic roll into a festive showstopper that will impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg