Description
If you’re looking for a showstopping dessert that tastes as amazing as it looks, this Red Velvet Cake Roll is the answer. With its deep red cocoa sponge and luxurious cream cheese filling, it’s the perfect combination of indulgent and elegant. Whether you’re in search of quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner desserts, or a unique treat to wow guests, this recipe checks every box. It’s one of those easy recipes that will become a go-to in your collection of food ideas, perfect for any special occasion or simple sweet craving.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick spray. Prepare a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar for rolling.
2. Beat the eggs for 5 minutes until thick and pale. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating. Stir in oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and red food coloring.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cake springs back when touched.
5. Immediately turn the cake onto the prepared towel and peel off the parchment paper. Roll it up in the towel starting at the short end. Let it cool completely.
6. Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped heavy cream if using.
7. Once cooled, unroll the cake and spread the filling evenly, leaving a border. Re-roll (without the towel), wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
8. Garnish with extra cream, strawberries, or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs and cream cheese for best texture.
Rolling the cake while warm is essential to prevent cracks.
Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean, beautiful cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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