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Christmas Cake Roll

A festive dessert featuring a soft sponge cake filled with a rich cream cheese filling, decorated with colorful sprinkles, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Holiday Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 3 large large eggs At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Christmas sprinkles Or as desired
Filling Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Christmas sprinkles Or as desired
Chocolate Drizzle Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Ghirardelli White Chocolate Melting Wafers Or white chocolate chips + 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons Christmas sprinkles Or as desired for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs and granulated sugar with vegetable oil and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, then fold in the Christmas sprinkles.
Baking
  1. Spread the batter evenly in the lined jelly roll pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cake springs back lightly.
  2. Remove the cake from the oven, allow it to cool slightly, then roll it in the parchment paper from the short side and let it cool completely on a wire rack for 1 to 2 hours.
Filling Preparation
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until light and fluffy in a clean bowl.
  2. Mix in the sifted confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
  1. Once the cake has cooled, carefully unroll it and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over it, leaving a border.
  2. Sprinkle additional Christmas sprinkles over the filling.
  3. Roll the cake up again tightly with the filling inside, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
Drizzle and Serve
  1. Melt the white chocolate, cool slightly, then spread it over the top of the cake roll before adding additional sprinkles.
  2. Let the chocolate set before slicing and serve on a festive platter.

Notes

Enjoy right away or make a day in advance. Store wrapped in the refrigerator or freeze for longer storage.