Description
Red Velvet Cake Roll is a stunning dessert that brings together the rich flavors of traditional red velvet cake and a luscious cream cheese filling. With its vibrant hue and delightful texture, this roll is perfect for any celebration or sweet craving. Each slice offers a taste sensation that’s sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a jelly roll pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil. Add buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; stir until smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before rolling in a powdered-sugar-dusted kitchen towel. Cool completely.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled cake, roll it up without the towel, and place seam-side down on a platter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg