Description
Bring holiday magic to your table with this festive Christmas Red Velvet Cake Roll. A vibrant red cocoa sponge wrapped around rich cream cheese filling, it’s the perfect centerpiece for holiday desserts. This easy recipe creates a swirl of joy in every slice—ideal for Christmas desserts, holiday treats, or just when you need a little extra cheer. With its eye-catching colors and balanced sweetness, it’s perfect for both quick holiday baking and easy entertaining recipes.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment and grease lightly.
2. In a bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light. Add buttermilk, oil, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring.
4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet. Pour into the pan and smooth.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until springy. Invert onto a towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel parchment and roll in the towel. Cool completely.
6. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth for the filling.
7. Unroll the cake, spread filling evenly, and re-roll. Wrap and chill for 1 hour or overnight.
8. Dust with powdered sugar and decorate with crushed peppermint or chocolate curls before slicing.
Notes
Be sure the cake is completely cool before adding the filling to avoid melting.
Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without affecting texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg