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“Love is All Around” Cake Roll

Heart-Patterned Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting

This heart-patterned cake roll with whipped cream cheese frosting is the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. With its stunning heart design and fluffy texture, it’s a showstopper that’s both visually impressive and irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Heart Paste Design:
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • Food coloring pink or red
  • Cake Roll:
  • 1 box vanilla or chocolate cake mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Additional food coloring as needed
  • Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Offset spatula
  • Piping bag or Ziploc bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Heart-shaped cookie cutter
  • Clean tea towel

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Heart Paste:
  2. Mix egg white, sugar, flour, and melted butter until smooth.
  3. Add food coloring to achieve the desired pink or red shade.
  4. Transfer mixture to a piping bag.
  5. Create the Heart Pattern:
  6. Place a heart template under parchment paper on a baking sheet.
  7. Pipe the heart design with the colored paste.
  8. Freeze the pattern for at least 20 minutes.
  9. Make the Cake Batter:
  10. Prepare cake mix as directed, adding eggs, milk, and butter.
  11. Divide the batter into two bowls. Color one portion to match the heart design.
  12. Bake the Heart Insert:
  13. Spread colored batter onto a square pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
  14. Let cool and cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter.
  15. Assemble the Cake Roll:
  16. Pour the remaining batter over the frozen heart pattern and bake.
  17. While warm, invert the cake onto a powdered-sugar-dusted tea towel and roll it up gently.
  18. Prepare the Frosting:
  19. Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
  20. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  21. Fill and Roll:
  22. Unroll the cooled cake, spread frosting evenly, and place the heart insert log.
  23. Re-roll the cake, ensuring the design stays intact.

Notes

Freeze the heart design to prevent smudging when pouring the batter.
Roll the cake while warm to avoid cracking.
Use a serrated knife for clean slices.
Let the cake rest in the fridge for easier slicing.

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