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Red Ribbon‑Style Chocolate Roll Cake

Mary
Moist, chocolatey, and filled with creamy frosting, this Red Ribbon‑style Chocolate Roll Cake is a bakery favorite you can make at home. With simple steps and rich flavor, it’s the perfect dessert for celebrations or everyday indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 13
Calories 434 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk & spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Saucepan
  • 9×13 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric mixer or hand mixer
  • Cooling rack
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

For the Roll Cake

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (400g)
  • 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (100g)
  • 3/4 cup white sugar + pinch of salt
  • 3 cups hot water (600ml)
  • 1 pkg active dry yeast (30g) or ½ fresh yeast
  • ½ cup warm water (100ml)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120ml)
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ⅓ cup butter, room temperature

For the Cream Cheese Icing

  • 8 oz cream cheese (1 cup)
  • ½ cup butter, softened (120g)
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar (300g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Dry Mix – In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Activate Yeast – Combine warm water, yeast, and oil; let sit until foamy. Stir in eggs and butter.
    Activate Yeast – Combine warm water, yeast, and oil; let sit until foamy. Stir in eggs and butter.
  • Make Batter – Gradually add dry mix to wet ingredients; stir until smooth. Pour into greased 9×13 pan.
  • Rise – Cover and let rest in a warm place for ~45 minutes until doubled.
  • Bake – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 35–40 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Make Icing – Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Assemble – Roll or slice cake, spread with icing, and layer to serve.
    Assemble – Roll or slice cake, spread with icing, and layer to serve.
Keyword Chocolate roll cake, chocolate sponge roll, cream cheese icing, Filipino dessert, Red Ribbon style cake