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Christmas Vanilla Roll Cake

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A delightful and festive roll cake filled with whipped cream, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 large eggs At room temperature for better volume.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Chilled for better whipping.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration (Optional)
  • to taste Powdered sugar for dusting
  • to taste Fresh berries
  • to taste Mint leaves

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, ensuring it extends over the sides, then lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for about 5-7 minutes until thick, pale, and tripled in volume. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gently fold this dry mixture into the egg mixture in two additions, being careful not to deflate the batter.
Baking
  1. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared jelly roll pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  2. Once baked, place a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar on a flat surface. Carefully invert the cake onto this towel and peel off the parchment paper. Trim any crispy edges.
Rolling and Filling
  1. Starting from one short end, tightly roll the cake (with the towel) together. Place it seam-side down on a wire rack and let it cool completely.
  2. While cooling, prepare the filling by beating the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a cold bowl until stiff peaks form.
  3. Once the cake is cool, gently unroll it, spread the whipped cream evenly across the inside surface, and re-roll it snugly, this time without the towel. Place seam-side down on a serving platter.
Finishing Touch
  1. For the finishing touch, dust with additional powdered sugar and optionally garnish with fresh berries and mint. Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g

Notes

This cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to one month, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
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