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Christmas Eggnog Cake Roll

Irresistible Christmas Eggnog Cake Roll Recipe Everyone Will Love

This Christmas Eggnog Cake Roll is a delightful holiday dessert that combines rich eggnog flavor with warm spices, creating a festive treat everyone will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • ¾ cup All-purpose flour Use fresh flour for a tender texture.
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar Balances the spices.
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature for best results.
  • 1 cup Eggnog The star ingredient.
  • 1 tsp Baking powder Helps the cake rise.
  • ½ tsp Ground cinnamon Adds warm spice.
  • a pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Lifts the frostings flavor.
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg Adds a holiday spice touch.
Optional Garnish
  • ¼ cup Toasted pecans For added crunch.
  • to taste Cinnamon dusting Enhances aroma.

Equipment

  • 15×10-inch jelly roll pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Sifter
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper; lightly grease edges.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk 4 room-temperature eggs with ¾ cup granulated sugar for about 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  3. Gently sift and fold in ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  4. Pour in 1 cup eggnog and fold gently until just combined.
  5. Spread batter evenly and bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes or until the top springs back.
  6. Remove from oven, invert onto a sugared linen towel, peel off parchment, and carefully roll the warm cake to cool for 10 minutes.
  7. In a chilled bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until silky smooth.
  8. Add 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and ¼ tsp grated nutmeg; beat until light and fluffy.
  9. Carefully unroll the cooled cake, discard towel, and gently spread frosting with a ½-inch border.
  10. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap, chill for at least 30 minutes, then slice into ½-inch rounds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate the assembled cake roll to set the frosting before slicing.

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