❤️ Red Velvet Cake Roll – A Showstopping Dessert with a Creamy Surprise!
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious, this Red Velvet Cake Roll is a must-bake. Soft, cocoa-kissed red velvet sponge cake is rolled around a luscious cream cheese whipped filling and topped with silky whipped cream and fresh berries. It’s elegant, indulgent, and surprisingly easy to make once you master the roll technique!
Whether you’re baking for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or just because—this recipe brings the “wow” factor.
🧁 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- ⅛ cup (36g) vegetable oil
- ½ tbsp red food coloring
- ¼ cup (68g) milk
- ½ cup + 1 tbsp (68g) cake flour
Substitute: ½ cup all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup (35g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream Filling:
- ½ cup (130g) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (20g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp (20g) granulated sugar
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup (80g) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp (8g) sugar
Garnish (Optional but recommended):
- Fresh raspberries & blueberries
- Powdered sugar for dusting
🧑🍳 Kitchen Tools You’ll Need:
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Sifter
- Rubber spatula
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Cooling rack
- Piping bag (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat oven to 302°F (150°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- In a bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, red food coloring, and milk.
- Sift in the cake flour, then mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until smooth and silky.
🍋 Step 2: Whip the Meringue
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with lemon juice. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold ⅓ of the meringue into the batter to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining meringue carefully to preserve the airiness.
🍰 Step 3: Bake
- Spread the batter evenly into your prepared tray. Tap gently to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 30–32 minutes, or until the surface springs back gently when touched.
- Let cool on a wire rack, then carefully flip and peel off parchment paper.
🍥 Step 4: Make the Filling
- In a chilled bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream and beat until you get stiff peaks.
- Chill until ready to assemble.
🎂 Step 5: Assemble the Roll
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the whipped cream filling evenly over the surface.
- Carefully roll the cake from one short end to the other, using the parchment to help guide.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour to set.
🍓 Step 6: Finish with Topping
- Beat together the topping cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
- Pipe or spread it over the top of the roll.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries, blueberries, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
📌 Tips for Success:
- Roll the cake while still slightly warm to prevent cracking.
- Chill the filling before using to make it easier to spread.
- Use a serrated knife to slice for clean, beautiful servings.
💕 Why You’ll Love It
This Red Velvet Cake Roll isn’t just a treat for the taste buds—it’s a centerpiece-worthy dessert that impresses at any table. The balance of cocoa, creaminess, and fruity garnish makes it both rich and refreshing.
