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Candy Cane Cake Roll

This Amazing Candy Cane Cake Roll is easy to make, and it's perfect for the holidays! The recipe is simple, and the results are stunning. Your friends and family will love this delicious cake. 
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time1 hour 12 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Candy Cane Rolled Cake
Servings: 10 slices
Author: Jill

Equipment

  • 2 medium bowl
  • 3 disposable piping bags

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper
  • Using a standing mixer or hand mixer, beat the 6 eggs on medium speed until they are light in color and frothy, about 6 minutes
  • At a slow speed, mix in the cake mix, oil, water, and peppermint extract until combined and smooth.
  • Spray your cookie sheet with pam baking spray and cover the cookie sheet with parchment
  • paper. Make sure there is about 3 in of overhang on each end
  • Divide the batter between the mixing bowl and two medium bowls
  • In one medium bowl, mix in a few drops of red gel food coloring
  • In the second medium bowl, mix in a few drops of the green gel food coloring
  • Scoop the red, green, and white cake batter into their own piping bag
  • Cut the tips off and pipe out thick lines going diagonal, alternating between the colors to create a candy cane look.
  • Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes or until the top springs back when you touch it
  • Place a larger than the cake pan piece of parchment paper onto your counter and sprinkle with powdered sugar
  • Once the timer goes off, carefully flip over the cake onto the parchment paper
  • Remove the parchment paper from the cake sheet
  • Carefully roll the cake up, making sure the bottom parchment paper is being wrapped with the cake.
  • Roll the cake into a tube and allow to cool completely
  • Once cooled, unwrap the cake carefully
  • Spread 1 container of the cream cheese frosting onto the cake
  • Sprinkle the crushed candy cane on top
  • Carefully re-roll the cake back into a log
  • Place into the fridge until ready to serve!