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Red Velvet Cake Roll Recipe

This stunning Red Velvet Cake Roll is filled with the BEST cream cheese frosting. You'll love this soft and fluffy cake with a hint of cocoa powder.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 12

Equipment

Ingredients

Red Velvet Cake:

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour stir, spoon & level
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp oil canola/vegetable
  • 2 Tbsp buttermilk
  • 1 tsp white distilled vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp one 1 oz bottle red food coloring
  • powdered sugar optional

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz brick cream cheese cold
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Whip eggs until frothy, then gradually add sugar and oil.
  • Mix in buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and red food coloring, followed by flour mixture.
  • Pour batter into pan, spread evenly, and bake for 13-15 minutes.
  • Roll warm cake tightly in parchment paper, then cool on wire rack.
  • Prepare cream cheese frosting and spread evenly over cooled cake.
  • Roll cake tightly again, refrigerate, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 226mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g
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