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OK - here is the warning right up front. Those of you who turn your noses up at convienence foods, boxed mixes, full of preservatives and sugar packaged snack foods, etc. I am giving you the warning to skip this post all together. What you are about to see will most likely make you want to call Child Protective Services on me. If the Kool-Aid slushes got your goat, this dessert is going to make you wonder what the heck this world is coming to. So, to avoid any unnecessary stress on yourself...just turn your head, plug your ears and yell "La, la, la, la, la" and you can pretend like you never even read this far.

Now, for the rest of you, I am sure that once you saw the picture of this dessert and saw how cute it was, you got right away why I would want to try it out. I just could not resist the sliced up Little Debbie swiss cake rolls and the cuteness factor this dessert has all together. No, it isn't a complicated, gourmet recipe, but it is a lot of fun. Besides the fun-ness factor, this little recipe is really quite delicious. If Child Protective Services does happen to be called on me for feeding my children such preservative and sugar laden foods, I'm sure I can influence them to let me keep my children by bringing out this tasty dessert.

From the most recent issue of Simple and Delicious magazine.

Chocolate Swirl Dessert

  • 1 package (13 ounces) Swiss cake rolls
  • 2-3/4 cups cold milk
  • 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
  • 2 cups whipped topping
Cut each cake roll into eight slices; set aside any chocolate coating that separates from rolls for garnish. Line a 9-in. springform pan with cake slices, completely covering the bottom and sides.
In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Pour over cake. Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with any reserved chocolate coating. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

 

 

Posted on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 11:05PM by Registered CommenterKristen | Comments36 Comments

Reader Comments (36)

very yummy looking!

Hugs!
Kat
September 4, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterKat
That is simple & delicious:-)
I think I gain a few pounds just by looking at your pics. Not fair.
September 4, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterTBC
Admittedly, I am one of those nose-turner-uppers, but this looks so elegant I would love to dive right in. My daughter would LOVE this for her birthday party.
September 4, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterKaren
First off, I have had an opportunity to explore this blog and have found some great ideas that my family and I can use right now! Great ideas...

I just want to add one more thought to this fun dessert recipe. As an employee of the company that manufactures these yummy Swiss Cake Rolls, as well as a litany of indulgent snack cakes, I would recommend freezing the Swiss Cake Rolls before embarking on construction of the dessert.

First, they are so much easier to cut and, second, they keep that round shape better. I would also recommend using any extra cake to press into gaps on the bottom layer, creating a firmer base which eases transition from the springform to a serving piece.

I made this for my family yesterday, and all agreed it was a big hit! Thanks for posting!!

Mike
September 4, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterMike
My husband would think he'd died and gone to heaven if I made this for him. Currently he's battling the blogger's bulge, but when he gets to goal I think I'll treat him with this.
September 4, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterlynn
oh i love it!
September 5, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterarIA
At first glance, I thought these looked like Swiss Cake Rolls! But then, I thought, "Noooooo!. she wouldn't buy those! She would make this dessert from scratch, and I wonder how many hours it took her!"
I am so glad to know how easy this is! Thanks.
September 5, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJanet
Love this blog and have to put you on my list of favorites! Will try my hand at that yummy looking creation - wish me luck.
September 5, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterKim in Carlsbad
I'm not turning my head! This is adorable and a wonderful take on a classic snack everyone grew up with. Thank you for sharing :)
September 6, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterChristine
I would love to have a slice of that!
September 6, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterCris
Thanks for keeping it real! You how many times they would look good cut up in a triffle bowl. I like the idea for the look, but I still would rather use from scratch, just for the taste. But you get major points for cuteness factor and from my neighbor, busy mom of twin boys! Great job!
September 6, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterTartelette
Absolutely nothing wrong with swiss rolls, those filled cupcake thingies, twinkies, and those oatmeal creme pies. I love them! This cake looks awesome!
September 7, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterAmy
Wow. Did you cut the rolls at room temp or did you freeze them?

Also, I'm tagging you for the name meme. Everything you need for it is explained here http://cookiesetc.blogspot.com/2007/09/name-meme.html.
September 7, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterPaul
Oh, would my nieces go crazy over this one!
September 7, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterSusan from Food Blogga
I want to go home and make this for my 30-year-old boyfriend. He would love it.
September 8, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterArianne
thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!it's my sister's b-day and she LOVES Swiss Rolls,this will make her day!!!!!!!!!
August 20, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkellie cook

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