Description
Whipping up Purple Velvet Cake Roll brings pure joy to your dessert adventure, creating a stunning swirl of deep purple cake wrapped around creamy filling. Delicate yet rich, this cake roll delivers a colorful surprise that will have your friends and family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
Cake Base Components:
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling/Frosting Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your oven to 350°F and line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, coating it lightly with cooking spray.
- Sift 1 cup cake flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, and 1 tsp baking powder together in a medium mixing bowl.
- Crack 3 room temperature eggs into a separate large bowl, then vigorously beat with 1 cup granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
- Pour ¼ cup melted butter and 1 tsp vanilla extract into the egg mixture, stirring gently to incorporate completely.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined with no visible flour streaks.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface in a smooth, thin layer.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 15-18 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Test cake’s doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no raw batter attached.
Notes
- Cocoa powder and food coloring create the beautiful purple hue, so choose high-quality ingredients for the best color and flavor.
- Rolling the cake while warm prevents cracking and helps maintain a smooth, flexible texture for easy filling and serving.
- Cream cheese frosting pairs perfectly with this cake roll, but experiment with different flavored fillings like raspberry or chocolate ganache for variety.
- Cool the cake completely before adding frosting to prevent melting and ensure a clean, professional-looking final presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg