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Halloween Cake Roll

Halloween Cake Roll

Celebrate Halloween with this festive and eye-catching Halloween Cake Roll! This delightful dessert features vibrant stripes in orange, purple, and black, making it a showstopper at any party or family gathering. The soft, fluffy cake is rolled around a creamy whipped filling that is both delicious and visually stunning. With customizable decorations like fun sprinkles and candy eyes, this cake roll will surely bring smiles to kids and adults alike. Easy to make for bakers of all skill levels, this treat is perfect for sharing and adds a sweet touch to your spooky season festivities.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Food coloring (orange, purple, black)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Frosting (black or purple)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy, then mix in oil, milk, and vanilla.
  3. Fold in sifted flour and baking powder until just combined.
  4. Divide batter into three bowls; add food coloring for stripes.
  5. Pour alternating colored batter into the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes.
  6. Roll the warm cake in a towel with powdered sugar; cool completely.
  7. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  8. Unroll the cooled cake, spread filling evenly, re-roll gently.
  9. Frost with colored icing and decorate as desired.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for better flavor. Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking. Experiment with different colors or flavors for unique designs.