Banana Cake Roll
Banana Cake Roll is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with a creamy filling, all wrapped in a light and fluffy cake. This visually stunning treat is perfect for gatherings and special occasions. Surprisingly simple to make, it offers a lovely spiral presentation that will impress your guests. Enjoy every bite of this moist and flavorful cake roll that’s sure to be a hit with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream (chilled)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and flour; mix until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting it onto powdered sugar-dusted parchment paper. Peel off the bottom parchment.
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread filling over the cooled cake and tightly roll it up using the parchment paper. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg