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Pink Velvet Cake Roll Recipe

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A delightful and visually stunning Pink Velvet Cake Roll featuring a soft, tender cake with a hint of almond, rolled with creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting. Perfect for festive occasions or an elegant dessert treat.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • Pink food coloring (just under 1/8 teaspoon)
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 10″x15″ jelly roll pan with non-stick spray, then line it with parchment paper sprayed again with non-stick spray to ensure easy cake removal.
  2. Beat Eggs and Add Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs on high for 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Gradually add the granulated sugar in batches while continuing to beat. Then add milk, vegetable oil, vinegar, almond extract, and slowly mix in pink food coloring until you reach the desired shade just under 1/8 teaspoon.
  3. Sift and Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the egg mixture and beat until well combined, forming a smooth pink batter.
  4. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared jelly roll pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes until the cake springs back to the touch, indicating it’s done.
  5. Roll Cake to Cool: While the cake bakes, spread powdered sugar over a clean tea towel on a flat surface. Once baked, immediately invert the cake onto the sugared towel, carefully peel off the parchment paper, and slowly roll the cake and towel together from the short end. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
  6. Prepare Frosting: In a stand mixer, combine room temperature cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat again until fluffy and creamy.
  7. Assemble the Cake Roll: When the cake is fully cooled, carefully unroll it and remove the tea towel. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake. Gently roll the cake back up without the towel, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overbake the cake to keep it soft and pliable for rolling.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese and butter to ensure a smooth frosting.
  • Adjust the amount of pink food coloring to get your preferred cake color.
  • Rolling the cake with the towel while warm prevents cracking or breaking.
  • Chill the cake roll well before slicing to maintain shape.

Keywords: Pink Velvet Cake Roll, Cream Cheese Frosting, Rolled Cake, Dessert, Cake Roll

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