Category: Seasonal

Christmas Holly Cake Roll on a marble cake stand. There's a stick of plates with forks, a bowl of cranberries, holly sprigs, and a container with wooden cooking utensils around the cake roll.
Decorating

Christmas Holly Cake Roll

The Christmas Holly Cake Roll takes a classic Red Velvet Cake Roll and covers it with smooth buttercream and simple holly-inspired accents. With clusters of green leaves and sugared cranberries, it brings a special holiday touch to your dessert table.

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Baked Alaska Christmas Tree surrounded by Christmas decorations and fairy lights.
Holiday Inspiration

Baked Alaska Christmas Tree

Featuring layers of chocolate and peppermint ice cream wrapped inside a rich, chocolatey base and topped with snowy, toasted meringue, this dessert is crafted to delight guests and elevate any holiday celebration.

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Six slices of Summer Cheesecakes on a cake stand. One slice is on a plate next to the cake stand.
Recipes

Summer Cheesecakes

Nothing says summer quite like a dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious. These Summer Cheesecakes combine a rich & creamy filling, a sweet strawberry cake roll crust, and a crisp chocolate shell for the ultimate warm-weather treat. They’re the perfect addition to any sunny day celebration.

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A basket of Chocolate Apple Cake Balls surrounded by various school supplies.
Recipes

Chocolate Apple Cake Balls

These bite-sized desserts are fun, festive, and surprisingly simple to make. Shaped like little red apples and made with a rich Chocolate Crème Cake Roll, they’re perfect for lunchbox treats, classroom parties, or thoughtful gifts for teachers.

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Easy Picnic Desserts You Can Pack and Go - Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll on cutting board next to to go containers.
Seasonal

Easy Picnic Desserts You Can Pack and Go

Pack that picnic blanket, gather your people, and don’t forget the cake roll! Whether it’s a last-minute hike or a well-planned lake day, Dutch Apron® Bakery is here to make your summer sweeter, one slice at a time.

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Spring Buttercream Board - slices of Lemon Crème and Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll slices, sections of layered buttercream flavors, cookies, fruit, and pretzels.
Recipes

Spring Buttercream Board

This charcuterie board features three luscious buttercreams – classic vanilla, zesty lemon-orange, and fresh strawberry – beautifully spread out to be enjoyed alongside cake slices, cookies, fresh fruit, and more. It’s the perfect way to indulge in your favorite seasonal treats.

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Seasonal Dessert and Drink Pairings blog image - slices of four different cake rolls on white plates with gold forks. In the center, a woman's hands are holding a coffee cup on a saucer.
Entertaining

Seasonal Dessert and Drink Pairings

In this guide to seasonal dessert and drink pairings, we explore the high-level fundamentals of dessert pairings and provide you with ideas and suggestions on beverages you could serve alongside any of our seasonal cake rolls.

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Spring Cake Flavors: Chocolate Crème Cake Roll with slice on wooden platter with white flowers in background and chocolate pieces in the front.
Seasonal

4 Spring Cake Flavors for Every Occasion

Whether you’re planning an afternoon garden party, celebrating Mother’s Day, or simply looking for an excuse to enjoy the sun, each of our four, delicious spring cake roll flavors are guaranteed to leave an impression.

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Homemade Pistachio Cream Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 c. raw, unsalted pistachios, shelled
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c. whole milk or cream, divided
  • 4 oz. high-quality white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pistachios and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Rub pistachios in the towel to remove the skins. Discard the skins and let the pistachios dry completely.
  3. Melt butter with 1/4 c. milk until hot. Add white chocolate and stir until fully melted.
  4. Add pistachios to a blender with powdered sugar and salt. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Blend until a paste forms. Slowly add remaining milk, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and creamy.
  6. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
  7. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade Whipped Topping Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.