Celebrate life’s sweet moments with our Banana Bliss Roll Cake! This delightful dessert combines the tender, airy texture of a sponge cake with the rich, creamy flavors of banana cream and caramel. It’s the perfect treat to sweeten any day, whether you’re marking a special occasion or simply indulging in a bit of dessert bliss. Follow this recipe to create a roll cake that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients:
Cake:
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Banana Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
Caramel Filling:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Assembly:
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- Crushed nuts for topping (optional)
- Additional caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Add vanilla extract.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Immediately turn the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Roll the cake up with the towel from the short end and let it cool completely.
- Make the Banana Cream Filling:
- In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the mashed bananas.
- Prepare the Caramel Filling:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
- Assemble the Roll Cake:
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread the banana cream filling evenly over the cake, leaving a small border around the edges. Drizzle some of the caramel filling over the banana cream.
- Arrange the sliced bananas over the caramel. Carefully roll the cake back up, peeling off the parchment paper as you go.
- Transfer the roll to a serving platter, seam side down. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and sprinkle with crushed nuts if desired.
- Chill and Serve:
- Chill the roll cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This helps the fillings set and makes the cake easier to slice.
Indulge in the layers of tender cake, creamy banana filling, and rich caramel of this Banana Bliss Roll Cake. It’s a dessert that’s sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face and make any moment a little sweeter.