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A single slice of Red Velvet Swiss Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting on a white dessert plate

Red Velvet Swiss Roll

An elegant rolled cake featuring tender red velvet with tangy cream cheese frosting in every slice.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Slices
Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

For the Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line jelly roll pan with parchment paper
  • Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt
  • Beat eggs on high speed 3-4 minutes until thick and pale
  • Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy
  • Fold in vanilla, buttermilk, vinegar, and food coloring
  • Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined
  • Spread batter in prepared pan and bake 10-12 minutes
  • Dust kitchen towel with powdered sugar
  • Flip hot cake onto towel, remove parchment, and roll with towel inside
  • Cool completely rolled for 30 minutes
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and salt, beat until fluffy
  • Unroll cake, spread frosting evenly, leaving 1/2 inch at edges
  • Roll cake back up without towel, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate 1 hour before slicing

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