Red Velvet Cake Roll Recipe

This Red Velvet Cake Roll Recipe is a delightful twist on the classic red velvet cake, making it a perfect choice for festive occasions and Christmas desserts. The cake is soft, moist, and filled with a luscious cream cheese frosting, rolled into a beautiful log shape.

The preparation is straightforward, and the result is an impressive dessert that will impress your guests. With its vibrant color and rich flavor, this cake roll is sure to become a holiday favorite.

Festive Red Velvet Cake Roll

This cake roll features a light and fluffy red velvet cake that is baked, filled with cream cheese frosting, and then rolled into a stunning dessert. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
1 tablespoon milk (if needed for frosting consistency)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vegetable oil, mixing until well combined. Gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Roll the Cake: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar, then carefully invert the cake onto the towel. Peel off the parchment paper and roll the cake up with the towel starting from the short end. Let it cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy. If the frosting is too thick, add milk to reach desired consistency.
Fill the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, unroll it gently and spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface. Roll the cake back up without the towel and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake roll for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve chilled and enjoy your festive dessert!