Description
A festive dessert that combines the rich flavor of red velvet cake with the classic presentation of a yule log.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into a lined baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then roll the cake with the parchment paper into a log shape.
- For the frosting, beat heavy cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll the cake and spread frosting inside, then roll back up.
- Frost the outside of the cake and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Use quality food coloring for the best color.
- Chill the cake before frosting for easier handling.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings or berries for added flair.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Yule Log, Christmas dessert, festive cake