My funfetti cake roll brings pure celebration to any dessert table. The tender vanilla cake wraps around clouds of cream cheese filling all dressed up in white chocolate and rainbow sprinkles. When I bring this to parties everyone lights up at the first slice revealing those pretty swirls inside.
A Slice of Joy
The magic happens when light fluffy cake meets creamy whipped filling. That white chocolate coating takes it over the top while colorful sprinkles make it feel extra special. This cake has become my signature for making any day feel like a celebration.
What You Need
- Cake flour creates the softest texture
- Fresh baking powder for perfect rise
- Sea salt balances sweetness
- Farm fresh eggs at room temp
- Pure cane sugar
- Light vegetable oil keeps it moist
- Real vanilla extract
- Rainbow jimmies sprinkles
- Powdered sugar for rolling
- Heavy cream whipped fresh
- Full fat cream cheese softened
- More powdered sugar for filling
- Good white chocolate chips
Let's Get Rolling
- The Cake
- Heat oven to 350°F line your pan mix dry ingredients beat eggs sugar until fluffy fold in oil vanilla sprinkles pour and bake
- Rolling Time
- Turn warm cake onto sugared towel peel paper roll it up cool completely
- Make it Creamy
- Whip cream until peaks form mix cream cheese sugar vanilla fold together gently
- Fill and Roll
- Unroll cake spread filling roll back up nice and tight chill an hour
- Sweet Finish
- Pour warm cream over chocolate stir until glossy coat cake add sprinkles let set
My Baking Secrets
Roll your cake while warm prevents cracking later. Fold that whipped cream so gentle keeps everything light and fluffy. Splurge on good white chocolate makes such a difference. Always chill before cutting for pretty slices.
Fresh and Beautiful
Keep your cake roll in the fridge up to three days. Let it warm up just a bit before serving brings out all those lovely flavors. Watch faces light up when you bring this beauty to the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How long should it chill?
Minimum 4 hours, but overnight is best for firmest texture.
- → Why layer the gelatin carefully?
Prevents breaking through cheesecake layer for clean, distinct layers.
- → Can I use other citrus?
Yes, try lemon or lime gelatin and juice for variation.
- → How do I prevent gelatin layer from leaking?
Ensure cheesecake layer is very cold and pour gelatin slowly.
- → Can I make this ahead?
Yes, keeps well refrigerated up to 3 days. Add garnishes before serving.