Description
The Purple Velvet Cake Roll is a vibrant and elegant dessert featuring a moist purple sponge cake rolled around a rich cream cheese filling. Perfect for special occasions, it's as delightful to eat as it is to look at.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp purple food coloring (gel-based recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and purple food coloring.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly, and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Cool the cake for 5 minutes, then turn it out onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel and roll gently.
- Let the rolled cake cool completely to prevent cracks.
- Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy to make the filling.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly, then re-roll it tightly.
- Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant purple hue.
- Roll the cake while warm to avoid cracks.
- Let the cake chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts.
- Swap cream cheese filling with whipped cream or mascarpone for variety.
- Top with powdered sugar, white chocolate drizzle, or fresh berries for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
