Homemade Neapolitan Millionaire Roll Cake (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 cup flour.
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1 cup sugar.
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1/3 cup cocoa powder.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1 large egg.
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1/2 cup buttermilk.
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1/2 cup vegetable oil.
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1/2 cup boiling water.
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24 oz cream cheese, softened.
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1 cup sugar (for cheesecake).
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3 tablespoons flour (for cheesecake).
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1 cup sour cream.
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4 large eggs (for cheesecake).
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3 tablespoons strawberry extract.
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Red food coloring (optional).
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1 1/2 teaspoons gelatin powder.
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1 1/2 tablespoons cold water.
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2 1/3 cups heavy cream (for mousse).
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1/2 cup sugar (for mousse).
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2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste.
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2 cups heavy cream (for icing).
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1 cup powdered sugar (for icing).
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1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (for icing).
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12x17-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease it.
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In a bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, then mix in the boiling water until smooth.
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Pour the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
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For the cheesecake filling, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth. Add the sour cream, eggs, strawberry extract, and red food coloring (if using), and blend well.
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For the mousse: Bloom the gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Heat 1/2 cup of the cream in a small pan, then dissolve the gelatin into the warm cream.
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In another bowl, whip the remaining cream, sugar, and vanilla bean paste to soft peaks. Fold in the gelatin mixture.
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For the icing: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
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Spread the strawberry cheesecake mixture onto the cooled cake, then carefully roll the cake into a log shape.
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Spread the vanilla mousse over the rolled cake, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
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Before serving, coat the cake with the whipped icing and garnish as desired.
Notes:
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This Homemade Neapolitan Millionaire Roll Cake features layers of chocolate sponge, strawberry cheesecake, and vanilla mousse, all elegantly rolled and topped with whipped vanilla icing.
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Optional red food coloring enhances the vibrant strawberry layer, while vanilla bean paste provides a rich, aromatic flavor.