Description
Pastel Halloween Cake Roll is a festive dessert that will captivate adults and children alike with its vibrant pastel colors and delightful flavors. This whimsical cake features a light sponge wrapped around a creamy, sweet filling, making it the perfect centerpiece for any Halloween celebration. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake roll is sure to become a seasonal favorite, bringing joy to your spooky festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Food coloring (pastel colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, beat together eggs and granulated sugar until thick. Add vanilla extract. Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Divide batter into four bowls; add different pastel food colors and fold until desired shades are achieved.
- Pour each colored batter into rows or swirls on the prepared pan; gently swirl together with a spatula.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool slightly before turning it out onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel.
- For the filling, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; spread over cooled cake layer and roll up tightly using the towel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Consider adding almond extract to the filling for enhanced flavor. Decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter for added fun.