Description
Valentine’s Red Velvet Cake Roll is a stunning dessert that beautifully combines the rich flavors of cocoa with a vibrant red hue. This moist and tender cake is rolled with a luscious cream cheese filling, making it an impressive centerpiece for any romantic occasion. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or special gatherings, this delightful treat will leave your loved ones swooning before the first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel recommended)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a jelly roll pan (15×10 inches) or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vegetable oil, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, flip the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with confectioners’ sugar. Roll up the cake with the towel while warm and let cool completely.
- Unroll the cooled cake gently and spread the cream cheese filling evenly. Roll it back up without the towel. Dust with additional confectioners’ sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg