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Easter Cake Roll: A Delicious and Festive Treat for the Holidays

Easter Cake Roll
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Celebrate the Easter season with this delightful and colorful Easter Cake Roll! This recipe is perfect for adding a festive touch to your holiday table. With a light and fluffy sponge cake rolled around a creamy cream cheese frosting, this dessert is sure to impress. Follow the tips below to ensure your cake roll turns out perfectly every time.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients:

  • 6 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ cup cake flour + 1 tbsp
  • Pastel gel food coloring (pink, yellow, green, and purple recommended)

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:

  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For Dusting:

  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 13×18-inch baking sheet with baking spray and line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
    • In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites, lemon juice, and salt until foamy.
    • Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
    • Gently fold in the cake flour until the batter is smooth and combined.
  3. Add Colors:
    • Divide the batter evenly into 4 bowls.
    • Add a few drops of pastel gel food coloring to each bowl (one color per bowl) and mix until you achieve vibrant shades. Adjust the color intensity as desired.
  4. Assemble the Cake:
    • Drop dollops of the colored batters alternately onto the prepared parchment paper.
    • Use a flat spatula to spread the batter evenly into a thin layer.
  5. Bake:
    • Bake for 12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
    • Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Roll the Cake:
    • Invert the cake onto another sheet of parchment paper and carefully peel off the top layer of parchment.
    • Tightly roll the cake into a spiral (starting from the shorter end) and place it in the fridge to cool for 2 hours.
  7. Prepare the Frosting:
    • In a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  8. Assemble the Cake Roll:
    • Carefully unroll the chilled cake and spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface.
    • Re-roll the cake (without the parchment paper) and place it seam-side down on a serving plate.
  9. Serve:
    • Dust the cake roll with powdered sugar before serving.
    • Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure the egg whites and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smoother batter and frosting.
  • Even Spreading: Spread the batter evenly on the baking sheet to avoid uneven baking.
  • Cooling Time: Let the cake cool completely before rolling to prevent cracking.
  • Rolling Technique: Roll the cake tightly but gently to maintain its shape.

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