Description
This Christmas Roll Cake is a light and fluffy sponge filled with tart cranberry filling and creamy whipped cream, rolled to perfection and beautifully decorated for the holiday season. A stunning and delicious centerpiece for your festive celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- For the Cranberry Filling:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Decoration:
- Extra whipped cream
- Red and green edible decorations (holly, berries, gold stars)
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 15×10-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly greased.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Mix in vanilla extract.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together; fold gently into the egg mixture.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until it springs back when touched.
- For the cranberry filling: Cook cranberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens (10-12 minutes). Let cool.
- For the whipped cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Turn the baked cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel while warm. Peel off the parchment paper.
- Spread whipped cream over the cake, leaving a 1-inch border. Add cranberry filling on top of the whipped cream.
- Roll the cake tightly using the towel to guide. Chill for at least 1 hour to set.
- Decorate with powdered sugar, whipped cream, and festive edible decorations. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitutions: Swap cranberries with raspberries or try lemon curd for a tangy twist.
- Pro Tip: Roll the cake while it’s warm to prevent cracks.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Christmas, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg