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Easter Pastel Striped Cake Roll

Easter Pastel Striped Cake Roll: A Sweet Spring Delight

Easter Pastel Striped Cake Roll is a stunning dessert featuring vibrant layers and a light, fluffy texture. Perfect for spring celebrations and gatherings.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge Cake
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Helps the cake rise, giving it that fluffy texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances the flavors in the cake.
  • 4 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs for better results.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens and helps with volume.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds depth and warmth.
  • Gel food coloring (pink, blue, yellow, green) Creates the pastel stripes.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Can be substituted with mascarpone.
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Sweetens and stabilizes the filling.
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy whipping cream Use non-dairy cream for a vegan option.
Optional for Decorating
  • Whipped frosting For a smooth outer finish.
  • Pastel sprinkles Perfect for decoration.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 10x15-inch jelly roll pan
  • Piping bags
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • Plastic Wrap
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 4 large room-temperature eggs and ¾ cup of granulated sugar on high for 5–6 minutes until thick and pale.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg-sugar mixture using a spatula until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter equally into four bowls and add gel food coloring in pastel shades, mixing well.
  6. Pour each colored batter into separate piping bags and pipe horizontal stripes onto the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the surface springs back when pressed.
  8. Turn the cake onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar and roll it tightly while warm. Cool for about 45 minutes.
  9. Whip together 8 oz of softened cream cheese and 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth. Whip 1½ cups of cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  10. Unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly, then re-roll it tightly without the towel. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  11. Spread whipped frosting on the outside, and sprinkle pastel decorations before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This Easter Pastel Striped Cake Roll is a visually stunning dessert that is also simple to make and perfect for celebrations. Make ahead of time for convenience.

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