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Purple Velvet Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

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Make a bold and beautiful statement with this Purple Velvet Cake Roll! This vibrant twist on red velvet features a tender cocoa sponge dyed a majestic purple and rolled with silky cream cheese frosting. It’s an eye-catching, delicious dessert perfect for birthdays, tea parties, and special occasions.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 3 large eggs

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/4 cup buttermilk

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • Purple gel food coloring

For the Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Optional Drizzle & Garnish:

  • 1/2 cup white chocolate or vanilla chips, melted

  • 1-2 tbsp heavy cream (to thin, if needed)

  • Purple sprinkles or edible flowers, for decoration

Instructions

  1. Prep & Bake Cake:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment and grease lightly.

    • Beat eggs until frothy (about 2 minutes). Mix in sugar, oil, vanilla, buttermilk, and purple food coloring until smooth.

    • In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into wet ingredients.

    • Spread batter evenly in pan, tap to remove bubbles. Bake 10–12 minutes, or until cake springs back when touched.

  2. Roll Cake:

    • Turn cake onto a clean, powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel. Peel off parchment.

    • Starting at the short end, gently roll up the cake in the towel. Let cool completely.

  3. Make Filling:

    • Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.

  4. Assemble:

    • Unroll cooled cake, spread filling evenly, then roll back up (without towel). Chill for 30 minutes.

  5. Finish & Serve:

    • Drizzle with melted white chocolate. Decorate with sprinkles or edible flowers. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for rich color without altering texture.

  • To enhance the purple tone, add a tiny drop of blue to the violet.

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

 

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