Description
This Red Velvet Cake Roll is a stunning dessert with its rich red sponge and tangy cream cheese swirl. Perfect for holiday gatherings or just an indulgent weekend treat, it combines the best of easy recipe elegance and crowd-pleasing flavor. Great for anyone looking for dessert ideas that are both eye-catching and indulgent.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick spray.
2. In a large bowl, beat 3 large eggs and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with a mixer for about 5 minutes until thick and pale.
3. Mix in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon red food coloring.
4. Sift together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gently fold into the wet ingredients without deflating the batter.
5. Spread the batter evenly in the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 10-11 minutes, until the cake springs back to the touch.
6. Invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment. Roll the cake in the towel (from short end) while warm. Cool completely.
7. Beat 8 oz cream cheese and 4 tablespoons butter until creamy. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
8. Unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly. Re-roll the cake without the towel. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Roll the cake while still warm to prevent cracks.
Be gentle when unrolling and filling to keep the swirl intact.
Use room-temperature cream cheese and butter for a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 258
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
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