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A Snoopy Halloween Swiss Roll in a white rectangular serving platter

Snoopy Halloween Swiss Roll

A chocolate Swiss roll decorated as Snoopy in his Halloween costume, creating an adorable and delicious centerpiece for fall celebrations.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Slices
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder for frosting
  • 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 8 oz white fondant or buttercream
  • 2 oz black fondant or buttercream
  • Food coloring orange, yellow, red

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line jelly roll pan with parchment paper
  • Beat eggs and sugar for 5 minutes until thick and ribbony
  • Fold in sifted flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt with vanilla
  • Spread batter in pan and bake 10-12 minutes until springy
  • Flip hot cake onto powdered sugar-dusted towel, peel parchment, and roll with towel
  • Cool completely while rolled, then prepare chocolate buttercream
  • Unroll cake, spread buttercream, and re-roll without towel
  • Cover outside with remaining buttercream
  • Decorate with white and black fondant or buttercream to create Snoopy's features
  • Add Halloween costume details with colored fondant and fine details with food coloring

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Keyword Snoopy cake roll, character cake roll, Halloween Swiss roll, Peanuts dessert, decorated roll cake