Description
Rich red velvet cake roll celebrates classic Southern charm with its elegant swirl of cream cheese frosting and velvety cocoa-infused sponge. Dessert enthusiasts will discover a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors that melt smoothly with each delightful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Flavor and Color Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (15 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) buttermilk
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Cream Cheese Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 ¾ cups (210 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare a jelly roll pan by coating it with non-stick spray and lining with parchment paper, ensuring complete surface coverage for seamless cake removal.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a fine, uniform mixture, eliminating any potential lumps that might disrupt the cake’s texture.
- Utilize an electric mixer to whip eggs into a voluminous, pale state, gradually incorporating granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Gently introduce vegetable oil, buttermilk, vinegar, vibrant red food coloring, and vanilla extract, blending these liquid components until they harmonize seamlessly.
- Delicately fold dry ingredients into the liquid mixture, using a gentle technique to maintain the batter’s airiness and prevent overmixing.
- Transfer the crimson batter into the prepared pan, spreading it with precision to create an even layer that will bake uniformly.
- Bake the cake until its surface springs back when lightly touched, indicating perfect doneness and a delicate, tender crumb.
- Immediately after baking, transfer the cake onto a sugar-dusted kitchen towel, carefully peeling away the parchment paper and rolling the warm cake into a compact cylinder.
- Allow the rolled cake to cool completely, creating the foundation for a smooth, elegant presentation.
- Craft a luxurious cream cheese filling by blending softened cream cheese and butter into a silky mixture, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Unroll the cooled cake with care, spreading the cream cheese filling evenly across its surface, leaving a narrow border to prevent overflow.
- Re-roll the cake with precision, creating a tight, elegant spiral that showcases the beautiful red interior and creamy filling.
- Refrigerate the cake roll for at least an hour, allowing the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, dust the exterior with a delicate layer of powdered sugar, creating an elegant finishing touch that adds a touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Chilling the cake roll helps firm up the cream cheese filling, making it easier to slice and serve with clean, neat edges.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and cream cheese to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and better incorporation of components.
- Dust the kitchen towel generously with powdered sugar to prevent the delicate cake from sticking during the initial rolling process, which can tear the tender sponge.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising the cake’s delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg