Description
A rich and decadent Red Velvet Oreo Cake Roll Explosion recipe featuring moist red velvet cake, tangy Oreo-studded cream cheese filling, and a luxurious chocolate ganache. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or special occasions, this show-stopping dessert is easy to make and unforgettable to enjoy.
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies (plus extra for garnish)
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. - Make the Red Velvet Cake
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, mix oil, egg, vanilla, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vinegar.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry until smooth.
- Bake the Cake
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes. - Roll the Cake
While still warm, roll the cake with parchment paper starting from the shorter side. Place seam side down to cool completely. - Make the Cream Cheese Filling
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Fold in crushed Oreo cookies.
- Fill the Cake
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly, leaving a small border.
- Re-roll the cake while peeling away parchment. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Ganache
- Heat cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake Roll
- Drizzle ganache over the chilled cake roll.
- Garnish with extra crushed Oreo cookies.
Notes
- For best results, roll the cake while still warm to avoid cracks.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.
- Cake can be prepared a day ahead and garnished just before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
