Step 4: Whip the Cream
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Step 5: Assemble the Roll
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake.
- Spread a thin layer of raspberry filling over the surface.
- Spread whipped cream evenly on top of the raspberry layer.
- Re-roll the cake tightly (without the towel), and place seam side down on a serving tray.
Step 6: Garnish & Serve
- Dust the top with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
- Optional: Drizzle extra raspberry sauce on top or decorate with fresh raspberries and mint leaves for a festive look.
- Chill for 1 hour before serving for best slicing.
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Slice with a serrated knife for clean layers.
- Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
- Pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or a sparkling holiday cocktail.
🔄 Optional Variations
🍫 Chocolate Raspberry Roll
Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the cake batter and sprinkle mini chocolate chips on the whipped cream layer.
🍋 Lemon Swirl Christmas Roll
Swap raspberries for lemon curd and use lemon zest in the cake for a citrusy twist.
🥥 Coconut Raspberry Roll
Sprinkle shredded coconut over the whipped cream filling and garnish the top with toasted coconut flakes.
🌿 Vegan Version
Use aquafaba (chickpea brine) for egg whites, a plant-based whipped topping, and a flaxseed egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) to replace yolks.
✅ Final Thoughts
The Raspberry Swirl Christmas Roll is a celebration of texture, flavor, and festive flair. From the fluffy sponge cake to the tart raspberry filling and airy whipped cream, each slice is a sweet surprise. Not only is this dessert eye-catching, but it’s also the kind of recipe that creates memories — one bite and you’ll know why it deserves a spot on your holiday menu.
So preheat that oven, whip up some cream, and bring joy to your table this season with a Christmas dessert that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat!