Description
Festive swiss roll delights guests with its elegant swirl of spiced sponge and creamy filling. Sweet layers showcase winter holiday flavors from European pastry traditions. Guests will savor each delicate slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup (227 g) butter, room temperature
- 4 oz (113 g) white chocolate
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 1 tbsp (12 g) sugar
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup (40 g) sifted cake flour
- 3 tbsps (24 g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (40 g) red and green Wilton batter bits
- 3–4 tbsps (30–40 g) red and green sprinkles
- 1–3 tbsps (15–45 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Prep Station: Ignite the oven to 450°F and line a 17×12 baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a seamless cake release.
- Whip Base: Vigorously blend eggs, egg yolks, and sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture transforms into a pale, voluminous cream, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Flavor Integration: Delicately fold vanilla extract, red and green festive batter bits, and sifted flour with cornstarch into the whipped egg base, maintaining its ethereal texture.
- Meringue Magic: Craft a glossy meringue by whisking egg whites with sugar until firm peaks form, then tenderly fold into the primary batter to preserve its light, pillowy consistency.
- Baking Brilliance: Spread the batter evenly on the prepared pan and bake for 6-7 minutes until golden and springy. Immediately transfer the hot cake onto a sugar-dusted dishtowel, peeling away parchment paper and gently rolling with the towel to cool.
- Filling Finesse: Cream butter smoothly, gradually blending powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Fold sprinkles into the buttercream, adjusting consistency with cream if needed.
- Assembly Artistry: Unroll the cooled cake, spread buttercream evenly, and carefully roll back into a cylindrical shape. Refrigerate for several hours to set the filling.
- Decorative Finale: Melt white chocolate, drizzle artfully over the chilled cake, and embellish with festive sprinkles. Allow the chocolate to set completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Preserve Cake’s Airiness: Fold ingredients gently to maintain the delicate, light texture of the batter, avoiding aggressive mixing that could deflate the eggs.
- Master Temperature Control: Ensure oven is precisely preheated and cake is baked for exactly 6-7 minutes to prevent overbaking and dryness.
- Perfect Rolling Technique: Use a sugar-dusted towel and roll the cake while still warm to prevent cracking and create a smooth, flexible cake roll.
- Filling Stability Tip: Chill the cake after rolling to set the buttercream and create a firm, clean-sliced presentation that holds its shape beautifully.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg