Description
Cosmic swirls of chocolate and vanilla dance through this Galaxy Cake Roll, inviting dessert enthusiasts on a celestial culinary journey. Sweet galactic patterns blend rich flavors and mesmerizing visual appeal you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Additional Cake Components:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (black, purple, teal, and blue)
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Black gel food coloring
- Colorful sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by heating the oven to 350F. Line a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and apply non-stick spray. Spread a kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust generously with powdered sugar to prevent cake sticking during rolling.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Whip eggs on high speed for 3 minutes until pale yellow. Gradually incorporate sugar while continuing to beat. Mix in oil, buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract. Fold flour mixture gently until just blended.
- Separate batter into 4 equal portions. Add purple, blue, teal, and black gel food colors to each bowl, mixing until colors distribute evenly. Pour colored batters into prepared pan, creating swirling patterns using a toothpick for intricate design.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes until cake surface springs back when touched. Immediately transfer hot cake onto sugar-dusted towel. Remove parchment paper carefully, then roll cake and towel together from a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 1-2 minutes. Incorporate whipped topping gently using a spatula until well combined.
- Unroll cooled cake carefully. Spread filling across cake surface, leaving a small border around edges. Roll cake again without towel and position seam-side down on a tray. Refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes to set.
- Melt chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until near boiling, then mix in black food coloring. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let stand 1-2 minutes. Stir until smooth and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Position chilled cake roll on a wire rack with a tray underneath. Pour ganache over cake, using a spatula to ensure complete and even coverage. Sprinkle decorative elements immediately before ganache solidifies. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Precise Color Swirling Use a toothpick or thin skewer to create intricate galaxy-like swirl patterns, blending colors gently without overmixing for a more authentic cosmic effect.
- Temperature Control Ensure eggs are at room temperature for maximum volume when beating, which helps create a lighter, more delicate cake texture.
- Moisture Preservation Cover the cake roll with plastic wrap while refrigerating to prevent drying out and maintain its soft, tender crumb.
- Dietary Adaptations Swap regular flour for gluten-free flour blend, use dairy-free cream cheese and whipped topping alternatives for a vegan-friendly version of this stunning dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg