Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 box of white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 quart spumoni ice cream, softened
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Special equipment needed:
- Parchment paper
- 10x15 inch jelly roll pan
- Electric mixer
- Ice cream scoop
- Plastic wrap
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cake batter, mixing until just combined.
4. Fold in the chopped pistachios, maraschino cherries, and mini chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is still warm, place a sheet of parchment paper on top and flip the cake onto a clean surface. Remove the parchment paper from the bottom of the cake.
7. Spread the softened spumoni ice cream over the cake, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
8. Starting at the short end, carefully roll up the cake and ice cream into a log. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the whipped cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
10. Once the cake roll is frozen, remove it from the plastic wrap and place it on a serving platter. Spread the whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake roll.
11. Garnish with additional chopped pistachios, maraschino cherries, and mini chocolate chips.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Freezing time: 2 hours
Temperature:
Oven temperature: 350°F
Freezer temperature: 0°F
Serving size:
8-10 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 420
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 65mg
Sodium: 460mg
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 40g
Protein: 5g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of spumoni ice cream, use any flavor of ice cream you prefer.
- Substitute chopped walnuts or almonds for the pistachios.
- Use fresh strawberries or raspberries instead of maraschino cherries.
Variations:
- Add a layer of hot fudge or caramel sauce between the cake and ice cream.
- Use a different flavor of cake mix, such as chocolate or strawberry.
- Top with rainbow sprinkles or crushed cookies instead of chopped nuts.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before spreading the ice cream on top.
- Use a serrated knife to cut the cake roll into slices.
- To make it easier to spread the whipped cream, chill the bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes before whipping.
Storage instructions:
Store any leftover cake roll in the freezer, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
Reheating instructions:
To serve, let the cake roll sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften slightly before slicing.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the cake roll on a platter with a dusting of powdered sugar and additional chopped nuts and cherries on top.
Garnishes:
Chopped pistachios, maraschino cherries, mini chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles, crushed cookies.
Pairings:
Coffee, tea, or hot cocoa.
Suggested side dishes:
Fresh fruit salad, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cake cracks when rolling, don't worry! Simply press it back together and continue rolling.
- If the ice cream is too soft and starts to melt, place the cake roll back in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before continuing.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash your hands and any utensils or surfaces that come into contact with the raw cake batter.
- Keep the ice cream and whipped cream chilled until ready to use.
Food history:
Spumoni is a traditional Italian dessert that consists of layers of different flavored ice cream, nuts, and candied fruit.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, nutty, fruity, creamy.
Serving suggestions:
Slice the cake roll into individual portions and serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped nuts and cherries on top.
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Region: Italian