Description
Celebrate Independence Day with this stunning 4th of July Cake Roll, featuring layers of fluffy cake swirled with rich cream filling in vibrant red, white, and blue. This festive dessert is not only visually appealing but also bursting with delightful flavors that will wow your guests at barbecues or picnics. Easy to prepare and impossible to resist, this cake roll is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Red and blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- Beat eggs in another bowl until light and frothy; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the egg mixture with the dry ingredients, folding gently.
- Divide the batter into three bowls; tint one red, one blue, and leave one plain. Spread each color in layers on the prepared pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly on a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; add powdered sugar gradually.
- Unroll the cooled cake gently, spread whipped cream evenly, then roll up tightly again.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg