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A soft pink velvet sponge cake roll filled with light and fluffy cream cheese frosting, perfect for Valentine’s Day or festive occasions.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • Pink food coloring (about just under 1/8 teaspoon)
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 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 oven to 350°F. Spray a 10x15x1 inch jelly roll pan with non-stick spray, line with parchment paper, then spray parchment again with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until light and frothy. Gradually add sugar while beating. Stir in milk, vegetable oil, vinegar, and almond extract.
  3. Add pink food coloring gradually until you get a pale pink color (just under 1/8 teaspoon).
  4. Sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into wet mixture just until combined and smooth.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and spread smoothly. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until cake springs back lightly when pressed.
  6. While cake is baking, prepare a clean tea towel and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. When cake is out of oven, invert onto sugared towel, peel off parchment, and roll cake up immediately with towel from short end. Let cool completely while rolled.
  7. Beat cream cheese, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  8. Once cake is cool, unroll gently and remove towel. Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over cake. Roll cake tightly again, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Chill the cake roll for 1 to 2 hours after frosting to firm up the filling, which makes slicing easier., Sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving for an elegant bakery-style finish.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 656 kcal per serving
  • Fat: 29 g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 93 g per serving
  • Protein: 9 g per serving