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Irresistible Holiday Vanilla Cake Roll in Just 6 Steps

Holiday Vanilla Cake Roll
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A festive vanilla sponge cake roll filled with whipped cream, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup whole milk (warm)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting towel + decoration)
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Holiday sprinkles or colored sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into egg mixture.
  4. Add warm milk and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Immediately flip cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel and roll while warm.
  7. Let cool completely before unrolling.
  8. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  9. Unroll cake, spread with whipped cream, then re-roll tightly.
  10. Decorate with extra whipped cream, sprinkles, and powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for better volume.
  • Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking.
  • Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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