Description
A vibrant and soft Red Velvet Yule Log perfect for festive celebrations, filled with smooth cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups cream cheese frosting
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a jelly roll pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, food coloring, and vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly pressed.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over a clean kitchen towel and invert the cake onto the towel. Remove the pan and peel off the parchment paper.
- Roll the cake tightly in the towel and let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, unroll the cake, spread cream cheese frosting over the surface, and re-roll.
- Place seam-side down on a serving platter and frost the outside.
- Decorate as desired and serve.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth frosting. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American