Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan generously, then line the bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two longer sides for easy removal later.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and vegetable oil. Beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the buttermilk, then add the egg and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
- Stir in the red food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
- In a small bowl, mix the vinegar and baking soda together until fizzling, then quickly add it to the wet mixture.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Assembly
- Prepare a clean kitchen towel by dusting it generously with powdered sugar.
- Invert the baked cake onto the prepared towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Roll the cake up in the towel starting from one of the shorter ends and let it cool completely.
Filling
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter, beating until fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar until fully mixed.
- Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Unroll the cake carefully and spread the cream cheese filling evenly across the surface.
- Reroll the cake without the towel and chill for at least two hours.
- Trim the ends before serving and dust with powdered sugar.
- Slice into 1-inch thick pieces and serve.
Notes
Store the roulade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. For longer storage, freeze portions tightly wrapped.
