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Elegant Velvet Cake

Elegant Velvet Cake

Discover the magic of Elegant Velvet Cake with this stunning purple swirl recipe Perfect for celebrations and sure to impress everyone at your table
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • as desired purple gel food coloring
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Equipment

  • 15x10-inch Jelly Roll Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Large and Medium Mixing Bowls
  • Sifter or Fine Mesh Sieve

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar together until pale yellow and thick (3-5 minutes).
  3. Gently stir in vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet egg mixture without deflating the batter.
  6. Add purple gel food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly, then bake for 12-15 minutes.
  8. While baking, prepare the filling by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Once baked, invert the cake onto a sugared kitchen towel, and roll it up while warm. Let it cool completely.
  10. Unroll the cooled cake, spread the cream cheese filling evenly and re-roll tightly.
  11. For the topping, whip heavy cream with sugar and apply it on top of the cake roll if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 295IUCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a light but rich option, consider substituting cream cheese with mascarpone cheese. If desired, you can use a stabilized whipped cream filling too. Store the cake roll in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; it will taste even better after a day as the flavors meld together. Avoid rolling the cake once it has completely cooled to prevent cracking. Remember to roll the cake while it is warm and pliable!
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