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Easter Cake Roll

A festive and airy sponge cake rolled with whipped filling and decorated with pastel colors, perfect for spring celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting For dusting the towel
For the Filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar For filling
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract For filling
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 set Food coloring pastel colors (pink, yellow, blue, green)
  • to taste Sprinkles, candy eggs, or edible bunny decorations

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until homogenous.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs on high for 4 to 5 minutes until thick, pale, and ribbon-like.
  4. Gradually add the granulated sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract while continuing to beat until fully integrated.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture with a rubber spatula until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Baking and Cooling
  1. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  2. Remove the cake from the oven and turn it out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
  3. Starting from a short side, roll the cake together with the towel into a tight spiral and let it cool completely.
Filling and Decorating
  1. While the cake cools, whip the heavy whipping cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. Gently unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped filling evenly, leaving a small border.
  3. Roll the cake back up without the towel, maintaining gentle tension.
  4. Melt the white chocolate chips until smooth, color them with food coloring, and drizzle over the roll.
  5. Adorn with sprinkles, candy eggs, or edible bunny shapes.
  6. Chill the roll for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Keep uneaten cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, slice and freeze layers between parchment for up to a month. Always wipe the knife between cuts for clean slices.