Raspberry Swirl Christmas Roll: A Festive Delight for Your Holiday Table Recipe
This Raspberry Swirl Christmas Roll is a festive and elegant dessert perfect for holiday celebrations. Featuring a light sponge cake rolled with sweet raspberry filling and topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting, it offers a delightful balance of tart and creamy flavors. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, this roll cake is both visually appealing and delicious, making it a wonderful centerpiece for your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assumes pre-baked sponge cake)
- Total Time: 20 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Christmas/Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cake and Filling
- Raspberry filling (quantity as needed to spread evenly on sponge cake)
Frosting
- 200 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese (estimated 200 g, softened)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, as needed)
Instructions
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl, add the 200 g of powdered sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the softened cream cheese. Beat on low speed until ingredients are combined, then increase to medium speed and beat for about 2-3 minutes until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
- Prepare the Sponge Cake: Ensure your sponge cake has completely cooled before handling. Carefully unroll the sponge cake from the towel it was baked in, taking care not to tear it.
- Add the Raspberry Filling: Spread the raspberry filling evenly over the surface of the unrolled cake, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent the filling from spilling out.
- Roll the Cake: Starting from one of the short ends, gently roll the cake back up tightly but gently, so as not to squish out the filling. Place the rolled cake seam-side down on a serving platter to help it hold its shape.
- Frost the Roll: Using a spatula, spread the prepared cream cheese frosting over the top and sides of the rolled cake. For an extra decorative touch, you may pipe swirls or patterns with any leftover frosting.
- Finish and Serve: Lightly dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar. Slice the roll and serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the sponge cake is completely cooled before unrolling to prevent cracking.
- Use softened cream cheese for a smoother, fluffier frosting.
- The raspberry filling can be homemade or store-bought preserves depending on availability.
- Chilling the roll for at least an hour before slicing can help it hold its shape better.
- For added decoration, fresh raspberries or mint leaves can be placed on top.
Keywords: Raspberry Roll, Christmas Dessert, Cream Cheese Frosting, Holiday Cake, Festive Roll Cake
