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Easter Cake Roll

Easter Cake Roll

Patricia
This recipe is more than just a pretty dessert. It’s soft, light, and balanced with sweet vanilla cream, making each bite as delightful as it looks.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cool + Chill Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Gel food coloring pastel pink, green, blue, yellow

For the Filling:

  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping (Optional):

  • Whipped cream
  • Pastel sprinkles

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prepare the Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it to ensure an easy release.

Make the Cake Batter

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on high speed until thick and pale—5 to 7 minutes. Add vanilla, oil, and milk, and mix until combined.
  • Tip: The long mixing time helps incorporate air for a fluffy sponge.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula.
  • Tip: Fold gently to preserve the airiness of the batter.

Color the Batter

  • Divide the batter evenly into 4 small bowls. Tint each with a different pastel gel food coloring. Spoon small dollops of each color randomly onto the prepared pan, then swirl gently with a skewer or butter knife to create a marbled effect.

Bake the Cake

  • Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cake springs back lightly when touched.

Roll While Warm

  • Immediately turn the cake out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment, then roll the cake (short end to short end) with the towel. Let it cool completely while rolled.
  • Tip: Rolling while warm helps prevent cracking.

Prepare the Filling

  • In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

Fill and Roll the Cake

  • Unroll the cooled cake gently. Spread the whipped cream filling evenly over the surface. Re-roll the cake (without the towel), using gentle pressure.

Decorate and Chill

  • Frost the top with more whipped cream and decorate with pastel sprinkles if desired. Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing for clean edges.

Notes

  • Use Gel Food Coloring: Gel doesn’t thin the batter like liquid food coloring does, giving more vibrant pastel tones.
  • Avoid Overmixing: Overmixing can deflate your batter and result in a dense sponge.
  • Cool Completely: Before adding the whipped cream, ensure the cake is completely cool to prevent melting.
  • Add Flavor: Try almond or lemon extract in the cake batter for a twist.