4th of July Cake Roll
Indulge in the festive spirit of Independence Day with this vibrant 4th of July Cake Roll! This stunning dessert features alternating red and blue stripes, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for your summer celebrations. With a delightful blend of vanilla and marshmallow cream flavors, this cake roll is not just beautiful but delicious too. Perfect for birthday parties, barbecues, or any patriotic gathering, this easy-to-make dessert will impress your guests and leave them craving more. Best of all, it’s customizable to suit any occasion—simply switch up the colors or flavors!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Red and blue gel food coloring (1 teaspoon each)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a half sheet pan with oil and parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; in another bowl mix oil, sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla.
- Divide the mixture into two bowls. Color one red and the other blue.
- Spread alternating stripes of colored batter in the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until springy to touch; cool on a rack.
- Make frosting by beating room temperature butter with marshmallow cream and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Unroll cooled cake gently, frost half of it, then re-roll and frost the outside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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