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Christmas Red Velvet Cake Roll

Christmas Red Velvet Cake Roll

A stunning Christmas Red Velvet Cake Roll filled with cream cheese, bringing festive delight to your holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs eggs
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.25 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
  • 0.67 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • extra powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 10x15-inch jelly roll pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • clean towel

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 4 eggs for 5 minutes until thick. Gradually add sugar and continue beating.
  3. Stir in vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold dry mix into wet.
  5. Pour batter into the pan and bake 12–14 minutes, until the top springs back.
  6. Turn the hot cake onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment, roll cake in the towel, and let cool.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar; beat until creamy.
  8. Unroll cooled cake, spread filling evenly, re-roll (without towel), wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  9. Slice and serve chilled with extra powdered sugar on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 14g

Notes

Customize the recipe by adding chopped nuts or flavoring the filling with mint or orange zest for a festive twist. Perfect for holiday gatherings.

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