Description
Experience the ultimate dessert with this Red Velvet Cake Roll, a delightful fusion of soft cocoa cake and luscious cream cheese frosting. With its striking crimson hue and rich flavors, this show-stopping treat is perfect for any occasion. Whether celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself, this cake roll promises to bring joy to every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Mix in vegetable oil, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool briefly before rolling it onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel while still warm.
- Prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Unroll the cooled cake gently, spread frosting evenly, then roll back up without cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg