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This Holiday Celebration Cake Roll is a festive and eye-catching dessert that features a light sponge cake rolled around a creamy, flavorful filling. With hints of warm holiday spices and a swirl of sweet cream, this cake is the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas table or any seasonal gathering. It’s soft, flavorful, and beautifully decorated to impress.
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Ingredients
For the sponge cake:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Powdered sugar (for dusting towel and garnish)
For the filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp orange zest (optional, adds brightness)
For topping (optional):
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Holiday sprinkles
- Crushed peppermint or candied nuts
- Chocolate drizzle or ganache
Instructions
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Step 1: Prepare the baking equipment
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Grease the paper and sides of the pan.
- Prepare a clean kitchen towel and dust it generously with powdered sugar. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the sponge cake
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs on high speed for 3–5 minutes until thick and pale.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, then continue beating for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla and oil.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no streaks remain.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
Step 3: Roll the cake
- As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, loosen edges and carefully flip it onto the prepared sugar-dusted towel.
- Peel off the parchment paper.
- Starting from a short end, roll the cake up gently with the towel inside.
- Let cool completely while rolled (about 1 hour).
Step 4: Make the filling
- Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional orange zest. Beat until light and creamy.
Step 5: Assemble the cake roll
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake.
- Spread the filling evenly across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Gently re-roll the cake (without the towel) and place seam-side down on a platter.
- Chill for 30 minutes to help set.
Step 6: Decorate and serve
- Dust the top with powdered sugar or drizzle with ganache.
- Add sprinkles or crushed candy for a festive touch.
- Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Tips
- Roll the cake while warm to avoid cracking.
- Make ahead: prepare the cake a day early and store chilled.
- Wrap leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Change the filling flavor by adding peppermint extract, chocolate chips, or fruit jam.
Small Ingredients List & Instructions (Quick Reference)
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ginger, ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 4 eggs, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla, 2 tbsp oil
Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, 4 tbsp butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, ½ tsp orange zest
Instructions:
- Bake sponge at 350°F for 12–14 mins.
- Roll warm cake in powdered towel. Cool 1 hr.
- Beat filling ingredients.
- Unroll, spread filling, re-roll cake.
- Dust with sugar or drizzle. Chill and slice.
