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Delicious purple velvet cake roll filled with creamy frosting and topped with berries.

Purple Velvet Cake Roll

A dazzling dessert featuring the vibrant hues of purple sweet potato, with a sultry texture and creamy filling, perfect for celebrations and personal treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with whole grain flour
  • 1/2 cup purple sweet potato puree or purple food coloring
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk can substitute with regular milk, lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the purple sweet potato puree (or food coloring), buttermilk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Filling and Assembly
  1. Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
  2. Allow the baked cake to cool for 5 minutes, then invert it onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel, peeling off the parchment.
  3. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake, then roll the cake from one end to create a log shape. Leave it to cool completely.
  4. Slice into portions and serve.

Notes

Consider adding a sprinkle of crushed nuts on top of the cream cheese filling for extra indulgence. Experiment with flavor additions like cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm flavor profile.