Christmas Vanilla Roll Cake
A Christmas Vanilla Roll Cake is a festive and delightful dessert, perfect for holiday gatherings. This treat features a light, fluffy vanilla sponge cake rolled with a rich and creamy vanilla filling. It's often decorated with festive touches like powdered sugar, berries, or a sprig of holly. Easy to slice and serve, it offers a beautiful and delicious centerpiece for your Christmas celebrations.
Equipment
- 15×10-inch baking sheet
- parchment paper,
- Mixing bowls
- electric mixer,
- Sifter
- Clean kitchen towel
- offset spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup raspberry jam or strawberry preserves
For the Decoration:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh berries or edible glitter optional
Instructions
Prepare the Sponge Cake
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 15×10-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Eggs and Sugar: Beat 4 large eggs and 1 cup sugar together until thick and pale.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift 1 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder.
- Fold and Bake: Fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture, add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and spread batter onto the prepared sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Assemble the Roll Cake
- Cool Cake: Turn the baked cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel, peel off parchment, and roll with the towel. Let cool completely.
- Prepare Filling: Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Optionally, fold in 1/2 cup jam.
- Fill and Roll: Unroll the cooled cake, spread filling, then re-roll carefully. Place seam-side down on a platter.
Decorate and Serve
- Dust and Decorate: Dust with powdered sugar and add fresh berries or glitter if desired.