Ugly Sweater Cake Roll (Printable)

Colorful cake roll featuring frosted layers and festive sprinkles for holiday fun.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cake

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

→ Filling

02 - 1/2 cup whipped cream or vanilla frosting (optional)

→ Decoration

03 - 1 1/2 cups vanilla or cream cheese frosting
04 - Red gel food coloring
05 - Green gel food coloring
06 - Assorted holiday sprinkles, mini candies, and colored sugar
07 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or candy pearls
08 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Unroll the store-bought Swiss roll cake carefully. Spread an even layer of whipped cream or frosting inside if desired, then gently re-roll the cake.
02 - Place the cake roll seam-side down on a serving platter.
03 - Divide the vanilla frosting into three bowls. Tint one portion red, another green, and leave the third white.
04 - Using an offset spatula or butter knife, frost the cake roll with the colored frostings in sections or fun patterns to simulate a holiday sweater.
05 - Decorate with sprinkles, mini candies, chocolate chips, colored sugar, and shredded coconut as desired to create playful designs such as zig-zags, polka dots, snowflakes, or reindeer.
06 - Refrigerate the decorated cake roll for at least 15 minutes to set decorations before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to assemble with store-bought ingredients
  • Fun party activity for kids and adults
02 -
  • Always check store-bought cake and decoration ingredient labels for allergens
  • Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
03 -
  • Let kids decorate their own sections for an interactive party treat
  • Use both vanilla and chocolate cakes for a fun flavor twist
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