Description
Red Velvet Yule Log Cake is a stunning dessert that combines the rich flavor of red velvet cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This festive treat not only tastes incredible but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, or any celebration, this rolled cake offers a delightful surprise in every slice, inviting everyone to indulge in its velvety texture and vibrant color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp red gel food coloring
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 15×10 inch jelly roll pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center and add sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between pans and bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for about 5 minutes before transferring to kitchen towels dusted with powdered sugar.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Once cakes are completely cool, spread frosting on one layer, roll tightly from one end, and frost the outside.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg