Festive Sweater Cake Roll (Print Version)

Colorful cake roll inspired by holiday sweaters, decorated with festive frostings and sprinkles for joyful occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# Steps to Follow:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fast and fun dessert
  • Uses store-bought ingredients for convenience
02 -
  • For extra flavor, try using chocolate Swiss roll and peppermint frosting.
  • Let kids join in and decorate their own sweater sections for a party activity.
03 -
  • Use gel food coloring for brighter frosting colors.
  • Chill the decorated cake well to ensure clean slices.
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