4th of July Cake Roll: A Festive Treat You’ll Love!
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A delicious and festive cake roll perfect for celebrating the 4th of July.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Red and blue food coloring
- Fresh berries for decoration
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy, then add milk and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Divide the batter into two bowls and color one with red food coloring and the other with blue.
- Spread the red batter on one half of the baking sheet and the blue on the other half.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool, then spread whipped cream on top and roll it up carefully.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Decorate with fresh berries before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure to roll the cake while it’s still warm to prevent cracking.
- You can use any color food coloring to match your theme.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg