Description
Craving something beautiful and delicious? This Red Velvet Cake Roll is your answer. With its soft cocoa sponge, swirled with creamy tangy filling, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re looking for a holiday showstopper or just some new dessert ideas, this easy recipe ticks all the boxes for quick baking, elegant presentation, and unforgettable flavor. Great for breakfast ideas, easy dessert spreads, or fancy food ideas when hosting, this roll delivers every time.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs until thick and frothy. Slowly add sugar and continue beating until pale.
3. Mix in vanilla extract, red food coloring, and buttermilk.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth out evenly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until the top springs back.
7. Turn the cake out onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel and roll it up while warm. Let cool completely.
8. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth to make the filling.
9. Carefully unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly.
10. Roll the cake back up without the towel and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 1 hour.
11. Slice and serve chilled. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate.
Notes
This cake rolls best when still warm—don’t let it cool too long before rolling.
Use full-fat block cream cheese for the best filling texture and taste.
Let the roll chill thoroughly before slicing for neat, clean swirls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: red velvet roll, easy dessert, cake roll, holiday baking