I was instantly drawn to this cake recipe in a food network magazine which needed Cherry cola. Unfortunately, we do not get cherry cola in Canada. I thought to use grenadine syrup instead. I have worked with Maraschino cherries before and I knew that they would give a beautiful hue and moistness to the cake. So in a way this recipe grew out of my necessity.
This cake roll is a bit different from standard red velvet cakes as it contains cherry puree and grenadine syrup. Not only does it look good it tastes great with cherries, cocoa, grenadine. Its a wonderful combination of flavors. The cake has such wonderful moist texture that my friends and their daughters were surprised to find, it was Gluten free. They know that I mostly make Gf cakes but they were not expecting a rolled cake. The girls just raved about it the entire time.
The ingredients showing in red are the changes that I made to the original recipe in black.
RED VELVET CHERRY CAKE ROLL
Adapted from: Food network Magazine
Ingredients for the cake:
Unsalted butter for the baking sheet
1.5 GF flour mix for cakes+ 1/2 tsp xanthum gum
Method:
Note: If you want to be fancier, dust generously with confectioner’s sugar ( which I haven’t done). I used only 3/4 of the filling ( which I preferred) because the cake was very moist and was hard to roll. I followed some tips for easy rolling which you can check here and here. The best thing about this cake is that it stayed soft, moist and velvety even the third day. I ate the left over slice today.
Update for my readers:
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Pari
Hi. The cake looks moist, soft and love your tweaks in the recipe.
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Marina@Picnic at Marina
This roll is absolutely delicious! And GF?! Brilliant!
S.V.
What a lovely pre birthday dessert! I love the colors and I bet it tasted amazing. I have yet to try making a roll of any sort…something about it intimidates me. But this looks so good I may have to finally try it. I am not on facebook, twitter or pintrest and although I sometimes am intrigued by all of these things I find it annoying that I have to be signed up on one to be on the other lol. I’m to lazy to maintain these things.
Balvinder Ubi
It seems difficult but its not if you follow some tips. I have made a link on my site.
I am too lazy to maintain my accounts like you but I made it. It felt nice seeing your comment.
Baker Street
Oh what a lovely pre birthday treat! I’m sure your daughter is going to love it! I love the first picture.
Balvinder Ubi
She did and next day she told me, “Mom,Surprisingly it was really good”.
mireia badia
That looks lovely, the substitution that you used sounds really good too!! I’m sure your daughter did feel really special!!!
Balvinder Ubi
She was very happy that I made a special cake for her.
Tina Bk
Sweet of you to make this special item prior to your daughter’s birthday. I really do like the changes you made to this recipe, especially because I love maraschino cherries. You did a great job on the roll. I have yet to make one-I think the whole process of rolling is why I hesitate.
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Balvinder Ubi
Tina, I am surprised to read that you hesitate to make only because of rolling. Even you know it is not that hard. You are an amazing baker and it should be just apiece of cake for you.
Do people violate some rules?
Kiri W.
Looks very beautiful and incredibly flavorful 🙂 Well done!
Navaneetham Krishnan
Great and beautiful looking cake for the special occasion. Just like the girls, I am raving over this cake. Very very nice and simply love it.
Balvinder Ubi
thanks!
Asmita
What a beautiful cake! Send me some, please.
Balvinder Ubi
Unfortunately the cake is finished but I will send it next time.
Choc Chip Uru
You have made and presented this cake stunningly my friend – too good 😀
And love the beautiful flavours and colouring!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Cucina49
That is beautiful–and I think the use of cherry puree was inspired. I’ll bet it tastes better than most red velvet cakes for just that reason!
Balvinder Ubi
That’s true! Cherry Puree is the whole reason for that moistness and bright color in combination with grenadine and little gel paste.
Julie
Absolutely delicious n yummy!!
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Torviewtoronto
cake looks wonderful deliciously done
Jay
save some ..I’ll be right over..:)
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Balvinder Ubi
You are welcome, Jay!
Gayathri NG
I love this type of roll cakes, perfwectly done. Tempting pics!!
Blackswan
I’ve seen this in S’pore bakeries but haven’t got the chance to try it. Balvinder, this is simply gorgeous, just like those I’ve seen in the malls!
Vicki @ WITK
You don’t get cherry coke in canada? That’s so sad!!! The cake looks pretty with all that red 🙂
easyfoodsmith
Wow Neetu! You have rolled out a perfect beauty 🙂 It looks gorgeous and perfectly done! Great!!!
Tina (PinayInTexas)
That’s a gorgeous cake roll Balvinder! I love how moist and delicious it looks! Good that you found a substitute for cherry cola.
Kitchen Belleicious
you got such a beautiful color on the roll and I heart cherry coke:) This dessert looks fabulous!
Only Fish Recipes
awesome dear…the cake has come out so soooo well !!!!!loved that gorgeous color !!!!!
Soni
Ooh such a lovely cake rollYour idea of using the cherries and grenadine certainly bumped-up the flavor :)Look really moist and delicious :).BTW there seems to be a typo in the oven temperature..
MyFudo™
I love the idea of a roll instead of just the usual cake or cupcakes…More effort in making sure the roll is neat and turns out pretty. Adds charm to an already delightful and vibrant colored treat. Happy Birthday to your girl…;)
Balvinder Ubi
Yes, the whole idea of making roll was that I wanted a cake that look beautiful without too much of icing on it.
Katerina
Happy birthday to your daughter and the cake looks spectacular! It looks extremely loist and fluffy!
Lizzy
Besides being gorgeous, I know your cake roll tastes amazing!!!! Love this!
Eric @ Happy Valley Chow
I love a good dessert roll and this definitely looks amazing. I will have to give this recipe a whirl! Following your blog now, looking forward to sharing with you!
Balvinder Ubi
Thanks for being my follower and love to know that you are going to try this.
Brittany
I would eat this entire roll..YUM!
Kit @ i-lostinausten
Wow! What an amazing Red velvet roll with cherries! I love the idea of using cherries & greanadine syrup in this red velvet cake. When I make my red velvet cake, I’ve used beetroots & it was really delicious , even though it was not that appealing than the usual red color. Will certain bookmarked this awesome recipe & can’t wait to try it out when we harvest our cherries! Truly a fabulous recipe! Have a lovely weekend & Happy Birthday to your daughter ! 🙂
Ansh
I am trying to eat gluten free. I love your space for innovative ideas 🙂
Nami | Just One Cookbook
Beautiful! I always think cake roll is hard to make but you made it so pretty! Love the red velvet and cherry combo! Your daughter is lucky to have a mom like you! Happy Birthday to your daughter! 🙂
Jill | Dulce Dough
What a beautiful cake roll! I am sure your daughter and her friends enjoyed it very much!
The Yummy Lounge
beautiful roll…lovely color…yummy…:)
Sathya @Mykitchenodyssey
Cake look so soft and velvetty ..A pretty share
Soma Saharay
Such a besutiful creation