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Christmas Cake Roll is the perfect Holiday Dessert recipe or Treat for your friends and family! This cake is easy to make for the holidays and a fun twist on traditional cake, with the colors and look of Christmas!

Christmas Cake Roll

Christmas Cake Roll is the perfect Holiday Dessert recipe or Treat for your friends and family! This cake is easy to make for the holidays and a fun twist on traditional cake, with the colors and look of Christmas!
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 48 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box white cake mix including ingredients in box directions
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp milk
  • red and green GEL food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325ºF.
  • Prepare a jelly roll pan with shortening (or butter) and flour. This step will ensure that your cake does not stick. Set aside for later
  • Prepare cake batter according to the box directions (you're not baking it yet).
  • Separate batter evenly into 2 mixing bowls.
  • Add a color of food dye to each bowl and mix until the colors are uniform throughout.
  • Transfer batter into 2 ziplock bags (or use piping bag). Cut a small corner off of each bag.
  • In a diagonal pattern, squeeze strips of each color until the pan is filled. Fill in as needed with any remaining batter.
  • Gently shake the pan to even out the cake batter.
  • Using a toothpick, draw swirls in the batter to create a tie dye look.
  • Bake for 17-18 minutes or until the cake is set. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes. You want it to be still warm.
  • Place a towel on a flat surface and sprinkle flour on it.
  • Flip the cake out of the pan onto the towel.
  • Sprinkle a small amount of flour on the top side of the cake and cover it with another towel. Starting on one end, roll the cake up with a towel on each side. Make sure you are doing this while it's still very warm or it will crack later. Try to keep it as tight as possible while you roll.
  • With the cake tightly rolled, set it aside to completely cool.
  • When cool, gently unroll it.
  • To prepare frosting, beat butter and vanilla together. Add powdered sugar and enough milk to reach the consistency you desire.
  • Spread on the frosting, covering the top of the cake.
  • Begin rolling the cake from one end, using one towel to help guide you.
  • When the cake is completely rolled, wrap the towel tightly around it to help hold its form. Place cake roll in the freezer for 4 hours.
  • Remove from freezer and cut into slices. Enjoy!
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