EGGNOG CAKE ROLL

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This festive dessert is on the menu for lots of special occasions at our house- especially Christmas. The eggnog flavor really comes through, making it a natural for holiday entertaining.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
3/4 cup sifted cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, divided
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups eggnog
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
2/3 cup quartered maraschino cherries
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Green food coloring
Additional maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of sugar; beat 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla; mix well. , In another bowl, beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add remaining sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Fold into yolk mixture Combine cake flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Fold into egg mixture until no flour streaks remaining. Spread batter evenly in a greased and floured 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean., Turn out onto a linen towel dusted with 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar. Roll cake up in towel, starting with a short end. Cool on wire rack. Meanwhile, for filling, combine cornstarch and a small amount of eggnog in a saucepan; mix until smooth. stir in remaining eggnog; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; stir in remaining vanilla. Cool., Unroll cake; spread with filling. Sprinkle with pineapple, cherries and coconut; roll up again. Whip cream with remaining confectioners' sugar; tint green. Spread over outside of cake roll. Chill 3-4 hours. Garnish with cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.