Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Grab a 10×15 jelly roll pan, line it with foil, give it a good spray with cooking spray, and dust it lightly with flour.
Mix the Eggs: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs on high until they’re frothy, which should take about five minutes.
Add Sugar, Oil, and Vanilla: Continue beating the mixture as you gradually add in the sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gently fold this into your wet mixture. Remember, don’t overmix!
Bake the Cake: Pour your batter into the prepared pan and gently spread it out evenly. Pop it into the oven for about 9 minutes.
Rolling the Cake: While it’s baking, lay out a clean towel and sprinkle it generously with powdered sugar. Once the cake is done, immediately flip it onto the towel, peel off the foil, and roll it up in the towel. Let it cool for at least an hour, but no more than four.
Make the Frosting: While the cake is cooling, it’s time to make the frosting. Beat the butter until it’s fluffy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, followed by the rum (or extract) and eggnog.
Frost, Roll, and Glaze: Once cooled, unroll the cake, spread the frosting evenly, then carefully roll it back up. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and eggnog, and drizzle it over the cake. Add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for that final festive touch.
Serve and Enjoy: Allow the glaze to set before slicing. Serve this heavenly Cinnamon Cake Roll and watch it become the star of your holiday table.
This Cinnamon Cake Roll, with its delightful blend of spices and creamy frosting, is sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. Whether you’re an experienced baker or trying this for the first time, the process is straightforward and the results are spectacular. Happy baking!
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