Description
A delightful dessert featuring a soft red velvet cake filled with rich cream cheese filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring into the egg mixture.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- While the cake is still warm, carefully roll it in the parchment paper. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly, and then re-roll it tightly.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Make sure to roll the cake while it’s warm to prevent cracks. For a stronger red color, add an extra drop of food coloring.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: red velvet cake, dessert, cake roll, cream cheese filling, festive desserts