Purple Velvet Cake Roll
Purple Velvet Cake Roll is a show-stopping dessert that combines visual appeal with rich flavors, making it perfect for any occasion. This delightful cake roll features a soft, velvety texture in a vibrant purple hue, filled with luscious cream cheese frosting that melts in your mouth. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a sweet treat at home, this dessert not only looks stunning but also offers a deliciously decadent experience. With straightforward steps and easily accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create this impressive cake roll that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Milk
- Purple gel food coloring
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and oil until smooth. Gradually mix in milk and food coloring.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, invert onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel, peel off parchment paper, cool completely, then spread cream cheese filling and roll tightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are fresh for optimal results. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding filling to prevent melting. Experiment with different colors using food coloring for themed occasions.