Cranberry Pecan Cake Rolls

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Cranberry Pecan Cake Rolls.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab two 15x10x1-inch baking pans and give them a good spray with PAM® Baking Spray. For extra assurance, line them with parchment paper and spray again. Set these aside for now. Next, sprinkle two clean kitchen towels with 1/4 cup of sifted confectioners' sugar each and set them aside as well. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, and water. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on low speed for about 30 seconds until it's well blended. Then, increase the speed to medium and beat for an additional 2 minutes. Once your batter is ready, pour it evenly into the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. When done, run a knife or small spatula around the edges of the pans to loosen the cakes. Carefully invert each cake onto one of the prepared towels, remove the pans, and gently peel off the parchment paper. Starting from one of the short sides, roll up each cake along with the towel to form two separate rolls. Allow them to cool completely on wire racks. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cranberry filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh or thawed cranberries with the granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries release their juices and the sugar dissolves. Stir in the chopped pecans and let the mixture cool completely. Once the cakes are cool, carefully unroll them. Spread 1/2 cup of melted orange marmalade evenly over each cake, leaving about an inch around the edges. Top each with the cranberry mixture, spreading it out evenly. Now, re-roll the cakes using the towels as a guide, and trim the ends of each roll. Slice each cake into 10 pieces and serve topped with a generous dollop of Reddi-wip® Extra Creamy Whipped Cream. Enjoy your delightful cranberry pecan cake rolls!