Ugly Sweater Cake Roll (Printable Version)

Whimsical cake roll with colorful frosting and sprinkles mimicking holiday sweater designs.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cake

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

→ Filling (optional for extra flavor)

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 for snow effect)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Carefully unroll the store-bought Swiss roll cake. Optionally spread an even layer of whipped cream or frosting over the inside and gently re-roll.
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 tinted frostings in sections or fun patterns to mimic a holiday sweater.
05 - Adorn with sprinkles, mini candies, chocolate chips, colored sugar, and optional coconut to create playful sweater designs such as zig-zags, polka dots, snowflakes, or reindeer.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set decorations before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to assemble thanks to store-bought cake
  • Fun party activity for kids and adults
02 -
  • Contains wheat, eggs, and dairy from store-bought cake and frosting
  • Recipe is vegetarian but may contain soy or nuts depending on ingredients
03 -
  • Let kids decorate their own sweater theme slice for interactive fun
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
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