Candy Corn Cake Roll Recipe for Halloween

This Candy Corn Cake Roll is a festive and delightful dessert perfect for Halloween celebrations. With its vibrant colors and sweet flavors, it stands out as a fun addition to your Halloween-themed dessert ideas.

The recipe is simple to follow and results in a beautiful cake roll that is sure to impress your guests. It combines a light sponge cake with a creamy filling, all wrapped up in a visually appealing design.

Festive Candy Corn Cake Roll

This cake roll features a moist sponge cake colored in classic candy corn hues of yellow, orange, and white, filled with a rich cream cheese frosting. The preparation time is about 30 minutes, and it serves 10 people, making it an excellent choice for any Halloween recipe.

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Yellow and orange food coloring
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
Make the Batter: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale. Stir in the vanilla extract. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture until just combined.
Color the Batter: Divide the batter into three bowls. Color one portion yellow, one portion orange, and leave one portion white. Spread the yellow batter evenly in the pan, followed by the orange and white batters, creating stripes.
Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
Roll the Cake: Once the cake is cool, carefully remove it from the pan and peel off the parchment paper. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake, then roll it up from one short end to the other, using the parchment paper to help.
Chill and Serve: Wrap the rolled cake in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve chilled, and enjoy your festive Candy Corn Cake Roll!