Description
A stunning dessert with a perfect balance of flavor and texture, featuring a rich cocoa-infused batter and creamy filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- Parchment paper (for baking)
- Filling (cream cheese or chocolate ganache)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and red food coloring.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a jelly roll pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Roll the warm cake with a damp towel to form a spiral.
- Let it cool, then spread the filling and re-roll carefully.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Rolling the cake while it’s warm helps prevent cracking. Chill before slicing for neat cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg