Red Velvet Cake Roll (Printable)
A tender red velvet sponge wrapped around a smooth cream cheese filling for a festive, indulgent dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Red Velvet Sponge
01 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
08 - 1 tablespoon buttermilk
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring
12 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
→ Cream Cheese Filling
13 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
14 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
15 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
16 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface.
02 - In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat eggs with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes until thick and pale. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until fully incorporated.
04 - Add oil, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring. Mix gently until combined.
05 - Fold in the dry ingredients in two additions, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Tap the pan gently to remove air bubbles.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched lightly.
08 - While baking, lay a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust generously with powdered sugar.
09 - When cake is done, immediately loosen edges and invert onto the prepared towel. Peel off parchment paper. Starting from a short end, roll up the cake and towel together while warm. Let cool completely, seam side down.
10 - Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
11 - Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread cream cheese filling evenly over the surface. Gently re-roll the cake without the towel. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour to set.
12 - Before serving, dust with additional powdered sugar. Slice and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The vibrant red swirl creates a showstopping presentation that looks like it took hours to master
- The combination of tender chocolate velvet cake and tangy cream cheese filling is absolutely addictive
02 -
- Roll the cake while it is still warm or it will crack and crumble no matter how gentle you are
- The powdered sugar on the towel is not optional it is what keeps the cake from sticking to itself
03 -
- Chill your mixing bowl before beating the eggs and they will whip up faster and hold more air
- If you do not have buttermilk mix one cup of milk with one tablespoon of white vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes