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Delicious purple velvet cake roll elegantly displayed on a dessert table.
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Ultimate Purple Velvet Cake Roll

A delightful twist on a classic dessert featuring a moist sponge infused with purple sweet potato puree and a rich cream cheese filling.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Cake Roll, Cream Cheese Filling, Dessert Recipe, Purple Velvet Cake
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 230kcal

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 3 large eggs Fresh and fluffy, they provide structure and moisture.
  • 1 cup sugar Balances the flavors beautifully.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Essential for a tender texture.
  • ½ cup purple sweet potato puree Can substitute with purple food coloring.
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Rich and deepens the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder A rising agent for lift.
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Enhances fluffiness.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • ½ cup buttermilk Adds moisture with a slight tang.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Brings flavors together.

For the Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Provides creaminess and tang.
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened Adds richness.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Makes the filling perfectly sweet.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Elevates the flavor.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in purple sweet potato puree, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Baking

  • Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Filling Preparation

  • While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese filling by beating together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.

Rolling the Cake

  • Let the cake cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then invert onto a powdered sugar dusted towel and peel off the parchment paper.
  • Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake and roll it tightly with the towel.

Serving

  • Allow the cake roll to cool completely before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use room-temperature ingredients. Customize your filling with lemon zest or chocolate chips.