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Red Velvet Berry Christmas Roll

A festive red velvet cake roll with cream cheese filling and fresh berries, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 4 eggs large, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 0.5 tsp cream of tartar
Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Jelly roll pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Beat eggs with sugar and cream of tartar until thick and pale.
  4. Fold in vegetable oil, vanilla, and red food coloring.
  5. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into pan and bake 12-15 minutes until lightly springy.
  7. Invert cake onto powdered-sugar-dusted towel, peel parchment, roll into log. Cool completely.
  8. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream to desired consistency.
  9. Unroll cooled cake, spread filling, sprinkle berries, and re-roll. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish.

Notes

Store in airtight container for up to 3 days. Can freeze for up to 1 month.