# What You Need:
→ Cake
01 - 1 large store-bought plain sheet cake (approx. 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)
# Steps:
01 - In a chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
02 - Remove cake from packaging, trim edges to a neat rectangle if needed. Place on parchment paper, slice off any domed top. Roll cake into a log from the short side, then unroll to create a memory fold.
03 - Spread whipped cream filling evenly over the cake surface, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips if desired. Roll cake tightly from the short end using parchment paper. Wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes for clean slicing (optional).
04 - Divide frosting into separate bowls and tint with gel food coloring for patterns. Spread a base layer over the roll. Use piping or zip-top bags to pipe whimsical 'ugly sweater' designs and add sprinkles, candies, and edible decorations.
05 - Slice the cake roll into 1-inch pieces and serve.
