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Banana Cake Roll

This Banana Cake Roll features a moist banana bread cake wrapped around a smooth cream cheese filling, making it an impressive yet easy dessert for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 43 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup mashed bananas (about 1 medium-sized banana)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • ¾ cup whipped topping
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for topping)
  • 3 tbsp caramel sundae topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare the pan with parchment and nonstick spray.
  • Whisk together dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until frothy, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Fold in mashed bananas and dry ingredients gently.
  • Spread batter in the pan and bake for 12-13 minutes until done.
  • Cool cake rolled in a powdered sugar-dusted towel.
  • Beat cream cheese, light brown sugar, and vanilla for filling.
  • Fold in whipped topping until smooth.
  • Unroll cooled cake and spread filling evenly.
  • Roll cake back up tightly and refrigerate for an hour.
  • Serve dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with caramel.

Notes

Ensure the cake is completely cool before adding the filling to maintain texture.
Use a clean, powdered sugar-dusted towel for easier rolling.
Minor cracks in the cake are normal and add to its homemade charm.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 14
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 9
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 33
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 50