Description
Celebrate Halloween with this whimsical Candy Corn Swirl Cake Roll — a soft, tri-colored sponge cake filled with fluffy whipped cream and candy corn–inspired hues. It’s festive, fun, and perfectly sweet, making it the ultimate treat for spooky season parties or fall celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp milk
- Yellow and orange gel food coloring
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate edge, optional)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: orange gel food coloring for tinted swirl
- Whipped cream or frosting for topping
- Candy corn pieces
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch (25×38 cm) jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high for 5 minutes, until thick and pale.
- Add vanilla, oil, and milk, and mix gently.
- Divide the batter into three bowls: Yellow batter – add yellow gel coloring; Orange batter – add orange gel coloring; Chocolate batter (optional) – add cocoa powder.
- Spoon alternating stripes (chocolate, yellow, orange) across the pan for a candy corn pattern. Smooth the top gently and bake for 10–12 minutes, until springy to the touch.
- While warm, turn the cake onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off parchment paper.
- Roll the cake with the towel from the short end and let it cool completely.
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Optional: tint half the cream orange for a candy corn swirl effect.
- Unroll the cooled cake gently. Spread alternating stripes of white and orange whipped cream.
- Roll it back up tightly and trim the ends for a clean look.
- Pipe extra whipped cream or frosting on top. Garnish with candy corn, orange drizzle, and sprinkles.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for perfect slices.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better volume.
- Use a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Chilling the cake roll helps in slicing without squishing the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg