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# **Purple Velvet Cake Roll**
*A stunning, vibrant dessert with a rich cocoa flavor and creamy filling, perfect for special occasions!*
### **Ingredients**
**For the Purple Velvet Cake:**
– 4 large eggs, room temperature
– 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
– ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– ¼ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
– ½ cup buttermilk, room temperature
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp baking soda
– ¼ tsp salt
– 1 tbsp purple gel food coloring (or 2 tbsp liquid)
**For the Cream Cheese Filling:**
– 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
**Optional Garnish:**
– Powdered sugar
– Purple sprinkles
– Fresh berries
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### **Instructions**
#### **1. Prep**
– Preheat oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Line a 15″x10″ jelly roll pan with parchment paper (grease the paper lightly).
#### **2. Make the Cake**
1. **Dry ingredients**: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
2. **Wet ingredients**: In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and thick (~3 mins). Add oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and food coloring; mix until combined.
3. **Combine**: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined (don’t overmix).
#### **3. Bake & Roll**
– Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
– Bake **10-12 minutes** until the cake springs back when touched.
– **Immediately** invert onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment.
– Gently roll cake + towel from the short end. Cool completely (~1 hour).
#### **4. Make the Filling**
– Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
– In another bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
#### **5. Assemble**
– Unroll cooled cake. Spread filling evenly, leaving a ½-inch border.
– Re-roll (without the towel). Chill **1-2 hours** before slicing.
#### **6. Serve**
– Dust with powdered sugar or decorate as desired.
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### **Tips for Success**
🎂 **Color Tip**: Gel food coloring gives vibrant purple; adjust shade as needed.
⏳ **Timing is Key**: Roll the cake *while warm* to prevent cracking.
❄ **Chill Well**: Firm filling makes slicing cleaner.
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### **Variations**
– **White Chocolate**: Add ½ cup melted white chocolate to the filling.
– **Lemon Twist**: Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the filling for brightness.
– **Mocha**: Replace 2 tbsp buttermilk with cooled espresso.
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**This showstopper is ideal for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you want a dazzling dessert!** 💜🍰
Would you like a reduced-sugar version or allergy-friendly adaptations? Let me know!
