Description
Scrumptious banana cake roll delivers a delightful swirl of creamy filling and moist banana-infused cake. Bakers seeking a delectable dessert will savor this classic treat that promises pure enjoyment with each delicate slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup (118 ml) mashed bananas (1 medium-sized banana)
- ¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (70 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 3 tbsps caramel sundae topping
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar (divided for dusting)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) whipped topping
Instructions
- Prep Pan: Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease to prevent sticking, ensuring smooth cake release.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Whip Base: Beat eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes thick and pale, creating a voluminous foundation for the cake.
- Incorporate Wet Components: Blend vanilla extract and mashed bananas into the egg mixture, ensuring complete integration of flavors.
- Combine Batter: Fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture with minimal stirring, preserving the batter’s delicate air pockets.
- Bake: Spread batter uniformly in the prepared pan and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, watching for a springy surface that bounces back when touched.
- Initial Rolling: Immediately after baking, invert the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel and roll from the short end, allowing it to cool completely in a cylindrical shape.
- Prepare Filling: Whip cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, then gently fold in whipped topping to create a light, creamy filling.
- Assemble Cake Roll: Carefully unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly, and re-roll without the towel to form a perfect spiral.
- Finish and Serve: Refrigerate to set the filling, then dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with caramel topping before presenting this elegant dessert.
Notes
- Prevent Cake Cracking: Roll the cake while it’s still warm to avoid surface tears and ensure a smooth, flexible texture.
- Sugar Coating Trick: Generously dust the towel with powdered sugar to prevent sticking and add a subtle sweetness during the rolling process.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Fold dry ingredients into the batter with minimal stirring to maintain the cake’s light, airy consistency.
- Filling Consistency Tip: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother blending and a more uniform filling texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg