Description
This Red Velvet Cake Roll is a stunning dessert that combines rich, velvety cake with a luscious cream cheese filling. Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat to brighten your day, this delightful roll will impress your friends and family with its vibrant color and irresistible flavor. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just because, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Stir in red food coloring.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges pull away from the pan. Roll the warm cake in a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar and let cool.
- For filling, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and heavy cream; whip until fluffy.
- Unroll cooled cake, spread filling evenly, then roll back up carefully. Chill for at least an hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg