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Red White and Blue Cake Roll

A red, white and blue cake roll filled with creamy vanilla frosting. A perfect dessert for the 4th of July!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 225kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix prepared using ingredients on box
  • Red and blue food coloring
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325º Fahrenheit.
  • Prepare a jelly roll pan with shortening and flour. Set aside for later.
  • Prepare cake batter according to the box directions.
  • Separate batter evenly into 3 bowls.
  • Add a couple drops of red food coloring to one bowl and blue to the other and mix until the colors are uniform throughout.
  • Transfer batter into 3 ziplock bags. Cut a small corner off of each bag.
  • In a diagonal pattern, squeeze strips of each color until the pan is filled. If you have batter remaining, you can go back and fill in as needed.
  • Gently shake the pan to even out the cake batter.
  • Using a toothpick, draw swirls in the batter to create a tie dye look.
  • Bake for 18 minutes or until the cake is set.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Place a towel on a flat surface and sprinkle flour on it.
  • Flip the cake out of the pan and onto a clean towel.
  • Sprinkle a small amount of flour on the top side of the cake and cover it with another towel.
  • Starting on one end, roll the cake up with a towel on each side. Try to keep it as tight as possible.
  • With the cake tightly rolled, set it aside to completely cool.
  • When cool, gently unroll it.
  • To prepare frosting, add butter, vanilla and powdered sugar to bowl.
  • Add enough milk while whipping ingredients to reach the frosting consistency you desire.
  • Spread on the frosting, covering the top of the cake.
  • Begin rolling the cake from one end, using a towel to help guide you.
  • When the cake is completely rolled, wrap the towel tightly around it to help hold its form.
  • Place cake roll in the freezer for 4 hours.
  • Remove from freezer and cut into slices. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • You will need white cake mix for this recipe. 
  • You can switch up the colors and serve this cake roll for different holidays. 
  • Store leftover slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.02mg