Christmas Tree Swiss Roll

Here’s a recipe for a Christmas Tree Swiss Roll, a fun and festive dessert that’s sure to bring holiday cheer to your celebrations! This roll is filled with a light and fluffy cream filling and decorated to look like a Christmas tree, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday dessert table.

Ingredients:

For the Sponge Cake:

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

For the Filling:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Christmas Tree Decoration:

• Green food coloring (gel or liquid)
• Red and yellow sprinkles or edible glitter
• Mini candy canes
• Star-shaped sprinkles or a small star candy (for the tree topper)
• Shredded coconut (for “snow”)
• Royal icing or piping gel (for additional decoration)

Instructions:

1. Make the Sponge Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until thick and pale, about 3-4 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, being careful not to deflate the batter.
• Gently fold in the melted butter.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cake is lightly golden and springs back when touched.
• While the cake is baking, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
• Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately flip it out onto the prepared towel. Peel off the parchment paper.
• Starting at one short end, carefully roll the cake up with the towel inside. Let it cool completely.

2. Make the Filling:

• In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
• Once the cake is completely cooled, unroll it gently and spread the whipped cream filling evenly over the surface, leaving about 1/2-inch from the edges.
• Roll the cake back up without the towel, forming a tight log. Place the roll seam-side down on a serving platter.

3. Decorate the Christmas Tree:

• In a small bowl, mix a few drops of green food coloring into the remaining whipped cream until you achieve the desired shade of green.
• Use a spatula to cover the entire surface of the Swiss roll with the green whipped cream, creating the appearance of a Christmas tree.
• Sprinkle the top with red and yellow sprinkles or edible glitter to mimic ornaments.
• Add mini candy canes to the sides of the roll to resemble the trunk of the tree and “branches.”
• For the tree topper, place a star-shaped sprinkle or a small star candy at the top of the roll.
• Optionally, sprinkle shredded coconut around the base of the tree to create the look of snow.
• You can also pipe some royal icing or piping gel around the edges for extra decoration if you’d like.

4. Serve and Enjoy:

• Slice the Christmas Tree Swiss Roll into portions, revealing the beautiful, festive interior.
• Serve your delicious and visually stunning Swiss roll as a delightful holiday treat, perfect for family gatherings, Christmas parties, or as a centerpiece at any festive celebration!

This Christmas Tree Swiss Roll is a light, creamy, and cheerful dessert that’s sure to impress everyone with its beauty and flavor! Enjoy!