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Candy Cane Roll

Irresistible Candy Cane Roll Cake for a Festive Holiday Delight

This Candy Cane Roll is a delightful holiday dessert with cheerful stripes and refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 90 g All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour.
  • 3 Tbsp Cornstarch No direct substitution necessary.
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder Baking soda could be used in a pinch.
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt Sea salt can be used as an alternative.
  • 9 Large Egg Whites Essential for light and airy texture.
  • 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar Vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • 200 g Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Peppermint Extract Vanilla extract can be used for non-mint version.
  • 2 drops Red Gel Food Coloring Optional.
For the Frosting
  • 283 g Confectioners' Sugar Granulated sugar can be blended into powdered form.
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened; margarine can be substituted.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened; goat cheese can be used for a different flavor.
  • Small Drop Red Gel Food Coloring Optional for tinting frosting.
For Decoration
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes Crushed peppermint candies can be a substitute.

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • piping bag
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spritz it with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 90 grams of all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine 9 large egg whites with ½ teaspoon of cream of tartar and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form (4-5 minutes).
  4. Gently add the whipped egg whites to your dry ingredients and fold carefully to retain volume.
  5. Divide the batter in half; tint one portion with two drops of red gel food coloring and stir in 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
  6. Prepare a piping bag fitted with a round tip and fill it with alternating colors of batter. Pipe distinct stripes onto the lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  8. Remove from the oven and invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Roll the cake with the towel while it's still warm.
  9. In a bowl, beat together ¾ cup of softened unsalted butter, 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, and 283 grams of confectioners' sugar until smooth.
  10. Unroll the cooled cake, spread an even layer of frosting, and roll back up gently; sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature. For an extra festive touch, drizzle chocolate sauce on the side.

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