Description
A spooky and delicious Bloody Red Velvet Cake Roll perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- Red gel food coloring (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a jelly roll pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, let it cool for a few minutes, then roll it up in a clean kitchen towel and let it cool completely.
- For the filling, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly, and roll it back up.
- Decorate with red gel food coloring to create a bloody effect.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before adding the filling to prevent it from melting.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant color.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Bloody Red Velvet Cake Roll, Halloween dessert, spooky cake, red velvet roll