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4th of July Cake Roll

4th of July Cake Roll

Celebrate Independence Day with a delightful 4th of July Cake Roll, complete with festive red, white, and blue layers. This eye-catching dessert is not only a visual treat but also incredibly delicious, making it the perfect centerpiece for your summer gatherings. Easy to prepare, this cake roll is suitable for bakers of all skill levels and can serve up to 12 people. Customize the flavors to suit your taste and impress your guests with its stunning presentation.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon blue gel food coloring
  • powdered sugar, for dusting
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 cups marshmallow creme
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and prepare a half sheet pan with oil and flour.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another; combine them.
  3. Divide batter into two bowls; color one red and the other blue.
  4. Spread the colored batters in alternating stripes on the pan.
  5. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the cake springs back when pressed.
  6. Roll cake with a towel while warm; let cool completely.
  7. Prepare frosting by beating butter and mixing in marshmallow creme and powdered sugar.
  8. Unroll the cooled cake, apply frosting, re-roll, and coat with remaining frosting.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors that won’t alter batter consistency. Customize filling flavors like chocolate or strawberry for added variety. Ensure the cake cools completely before frosting to prevent melting.