Festive Raspberry Swirl Christmas Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting and Holiday Spices | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Spiced Sponge Cake:
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• For the Raspberry Filling:
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Cream Base:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• For the Flavor Enhancers:
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• Zest of 1 orange
• For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• For the Fresh Components:
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries for garnish
• Fresh mint sprigs
• Orange zest for decoration
• For the Holiday Touches:
• 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, minced
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Red food coloring (optional)
• For the Assembly Enhancement:
• 1/4 cup raspberry jam
• 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (optional)
• For the Perfect Rolling:
• Clean kitchen towel
• Parchment paper
• For Special Equipment:
• 15x10 inch jelly roll pan
• Electric mixer
• Fine mesh sieve
• Offset spatula