Description
Get ready to impress your guests with this stunning Red Velvet Cake Roll! This easy dessert is all about soft cocoa-kissed sponge cake spiraled with a luscious cream cheese filling—perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because. It brings together the elegance of a bakery-style dessert and the comfort of a homemade treat. Whether you’re looking for quick dessert ideas, easy cake recipes, or a unique holiday bake, this roll delivers on all fronts. It’s a deliciously fluffy, creamy, and eye-catching centerpiece that’s sure to win hearts.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease it.
2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until pale and thick—about 5 minutes.
4. Mix in vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
5. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cake springs back when gently touched.
7. Turn the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel and peel off parchment. Roll the cake with the towel and cool completely.
8. For filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
9. Carefully unroll cooled cake, spread the filling, and roll it up again without the towel.
10. Chill for 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make sure to roll the cake while it’s still warm to avoid cracks.
Chilling the roll before slicing helps achieve clean, picture-perfect swirls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: red velvet cake, cake roll, holiday dessert, easy baking recipe, cream cheese filling