Red Velvet Oreo Cake Roll Explosion Recipe
Try the Red Velvet Oreo Cake Roll Burst. It's a tasty mix of deep red velvet cake and smooth Oreo cream, topped with luscious chocolate. Ideal for any party, it's a balanced mix of tastes and feels that your friends will love.
Equipment
- 10x15-inch jelly roll pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls (medium and large)
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Sifter or fine-mesh strainer
- Rubber spatula
- Kitchen towel
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Saucepan (for ganache)
- Heatproof bowl (for ganache)
- Plastic wrap (for refrigerating the cake roll)
- Serving platter or cake stand
Ingredients
- For the Cake Roll:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- For the Oreo Cream Filling:
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups whipped cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12-15 crushed Oreo cookies
- For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- For Garnish:
- Crushed Oreo cookies for topping
- Whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Roll:
- Oven 350 F (175 C) line with parchment a small jelly roll pan.
- In a small bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
- Whip the eggs and sugar till thick. Stir in oil, vanilla and coloring if using.
- Stir in dry ingredients and transfer to a pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Turn out onto a powdered sugar-sprinkled towel and roll up. Cool completely.
- Make the Oreo Cream Filling:
- While the pasta bakes, beat together cream cheese. Then add your icing sugar and vanilla.
- Gently fold in whipped cream and crushed cookies.
- Place cooled cake on a kitchen towel, roll it up with the towel again, spread filling, and re-roll. Refrigerate.
- Prepare the Ganache:
- Simmer heavy cream. Pour over chocolate chips and mix until melted.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Evenly spread ganache over the cake roll, and sprinkle with crushed oreos.
- Cut into wedges and serve, if desired with whipped cream.
Notes
How to Serve: Cut the cake roll into single slices. Every bite delivers a balance of tender red velvet cake, smooth Oreo center, and deep chocolate ganache. Great for birthdays, holidays, or just to satisfy a sweet craving.
Storage Tips: Cover and refrigerate any remaining cake roll for up to 3 days. The taste gets better as the cake rests, increasing its yumminess!
