Festive Sweater Cake Roll (Print)

Whimsical Swiss roll decorated with colorful frosting and sprinkles for a festive celebration.

# Ingredients:

→ Cake

01 - 1 store-bought vanilla or chocolate Swiss roll cake (13–16 oz)

→ Filling (optional)

02 - 1/2 cup whipped cream or vanilla frosting

→ Decoration

03 - 1 1/2 cups vanilla or cream cheese frosting
04 - Red and green gel food coloring
05 - Assorted holiday sprinkles, mini candies, and colored sugar
06 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or candy pearls
07 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Carefully unroll the store-bought Swiss roll cake. If desired, spread an even layer of whipped cream or frosting over the inside, then gently re-roll the cake.
02 - Place the cake roll seam-side down on a serving platter.
03 - Divide the vanilla frosting into three bowls. Tint one portion red, one green, and leave the third white.
04 - Using an offset spatula or butter knife, frost the cake roll with the colored frostings in sections or fun patterns to mimic a holiday sweater.
05 - Adorn with sprinkles, mini candies, chocolate chips, colored sugar, and coconut to create designs such as zig-zags, polka dots, snowflakes, or reindeer.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set the decorations before slicing and serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No baking skills required
  • Customizable decoration for any holiday gathering
02 -
  • Always check ingredient labels for allergens, as decorations may contain nuts or soy
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
03 -
  • Use food-safe gloves to avoid staining fingers while coloring frosting
  • Let kids decorate their own cake sections for extra fun at parties
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