# Components:
→ Cake
01 - 1 large store-bought plain sheet cake (9x13 inches, vanilla or chocolate)
→ Filling
02 - 1 cup cold heavy cream
03 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Decorations
05 - 1 1/2 cups ready-to-spread vanilla or chocolate frosting
06 - Assorted colored gel food coloring
07 - Assorted holiday sprinkles, mini candies, and edible decorations
08 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form; set aside.
02 - Remove cake from packaging, trim edges for a neat rectangle if needed, place on parchment paper, and gently level the top by slicing off any dome.
03 - With the short side facing you, carefully roll the cake with the parchment paper into a log, then unroll to create a memory roll for easier shaping.
04 - Spread whipped cream filling evenly over the cake, leaving a 1-inch border all around; optionally sprinkle mini chocolate chips; tightly roll the cake from the short end using parchment paper to guide; wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for clean slicing.
05 - Divide frosting into bowls and tint with gel colors; spread a base layer on the roll; pipe designs like zigzags, dots, and lines with colored frosting; adorn with sprinkles, candies, and edible decorations.
06 - Slice the decorated roll into 1-inch slices and serve.
