Easter Pastel Striped Cake Roll Recipe

Introduction

This Easter Pastel Striped Cake Roll is a festive and colorful dessert that delights both the eyes and the taste buds. Light, fluffy, and filled with creamy frosting, it’s perfect for celebrating springtime gatherings and family festivities.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Gel food coloring (pink, blue, yellow, green)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups cold heavy whipping cream
• Extra whipped frosting (optional outer layer)
• Pastel sprinkles

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar on high speed for 5–6 minutes until the mixture is pale, thick, fluffy, triples in volume, and leaves a ribbon trail when lifted.
3. Step 3: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
4. Step 4: Divide the batter evenly into four bowls and tint each with a different gel food coloring: soft pink, baby blue, pale yellow, and light green.
5. Step 5: Pipe evenly sized stripes of each color side by side on a parchment-lined baking pan. Do not swirl the colors together. Tap the pan gently on the counter to level the batter.
6. Step 6: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the surface springs back when lightly touched and the cake is set with a light golden color.
7. Step 7: Immediately after baking, lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust it generously with powdered sugar.
8. Step 8: Turn the cake out onto the towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
9. Step 9: Starting from the short end, roll the cake tightly with the towel inside. Allow it to cool completely rolled up.
10. Step 10: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
11. Step 11: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture to create a light frosting.
12. Step 12: Unroll the cooled cake and spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface, then carefully re-roll the cake without the towel.
13. Step 13: Optionally, spread a thin layer of whipped frosting over the outside of the cake roll for a finished look, and smooth gently with a spatula.
14. Step 14: Sprinkle pastel sprinkles over the top to decorate before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Use gel food coloring for bright, vibrant pastel stripes without thinning the batter.
• Pipe the batter with a zip-top bag with the corner cut off for even stripes.
• For extra moisture, brush the cake lightly with simple syrup before frosting.
• Try substituting the cream cheese frosting with your favorite buttercream for a different flavor.

Storage

Store the cake roll covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor. Avoid freezing, as the frosting and texture may be affected.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this cake roll ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake the cake and prepare the frosting a day ahead. Store the unfrosted rolled cake and frosting separately in the refrigerator and assemble before serving for the best freshness.

What can I use if I don’t have gel food coloring?

You can use liquid food coloring, but use it sparingly to avoid thinning the batter. Gel food coloring is preferred for more vibrant pastel colors and better consistency.

Easter Pastel Striped Cake Roll Recipe

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• Author: Matteo
• Total Time: 42 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x

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Description

This Easter Pastel Striped Cake Roll is a delightful springtime dessert featuring a light, fluffy sponge cake adorned with colorful pastel stripes. Filled with a smooth cream cheese whipped cream frosting and optionally coated with extra whipped frosting, this roll cake combines visual charm with creamy, sweet flavors perfect for festive occasions.

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Ingredients

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Cake Batter

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Gel food coloring (pink, blue, yellow, green)

Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups cold heavy whipping cream

Optional Decoration

• Extra whipped frosting for outer layer
• Pastel sprinkles

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Instructions

1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
2. Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar on high speed using a hand or stand mixer for 5–6 minutes. The mixture should become pale, thick, fluffy, and triple in volume, leaving a ribbon trail when the beaters are lifted.
3. Divide and Color Batter: Divide the batter evenly into separate bowls and tint each with gel food coloring to create soft pink, baby blue, pale yellow, and light green colors.
4. Pipe Stripes: Pipe evenly sized stripes of each colored batter onto a parchment-lined baking pan in parallel lines, being careful not to swirl the colors together. Gently tap the pan on the counter to level the batter.
5. Bake Cake: Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until the surface springs back when lightly touched, and the cake is just set and lightly golden.
6. Roll Cake Warm: Immediately after removing from the oven, lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust generously with powdered sugar. Turn the cake out onto the towel, carefully peel off the parchment paper, and starting from the short end, roll the cake tightly with the towel inside. Allow to cool completely.
7. Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
8. Fill and Chill: Unroll the cooled cake gently and spread the cream cheese whipped cream filling evenly over the surface. Carefully re-roll the cake without the towel and chill in the refrigerator to set.
9. Optional Frosting and Decoration: Once chilled, spread a thin layer of extra whipped frosting over the outside of the cake roll to achieve a smooth finish. Sprinkle pastel sprinkles on top for a festive touch.

Notes

• Use room temperature eggs for better aeration and volume in the batter.
• Gel food coloring is preferred to avoid thinning the batter.
• Rolling the cake while warm prevents cracking.
• Dusting the towel with powdered sugar prevents sticking when rolling.
• Chilling the cake roll before frosting makes spreading easier and neater.
• Store the cake refrigerated and consume within 3 days for best freshness.

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: Easter cake roll, pastel striped cake, cream cheese frosting, whipped cream filling, spring dessert, colorful cake roll