Ugly Sweater Cake Roll (Print Version)

Whimsical holiday cake roll decorated with colorful frosting and sprinkles, perfect for festive gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake

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

→ Filling

02 - ½ cup whipped cream or vanilla frosting

→ Decoration

03 - 1½ 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 - ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or candy pearls
08 - ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Carefully unroll the store-bought Swiss roll cake. If desired, spread an even layer of whipped cream or frosting over the inside, 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, one 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 mimic a holiday sweater.
05 - Decorate with sprinkles, mini candies, chocolate chips, colored sugar, and coconut as desired to create festive sweater designs.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set decorations before slicing and serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No baking required for the cake roll
  • Customizable, fun decorating for family and parties
02 -
  • The cake can be prepared in advance and decorated just before serving
  • Always check store-bought cake and decoration ingredients for allergens
03 -
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant sweater patterns
  • Chilling the cake before cutting keeps slices neat and decorations intact
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