Caramel Banana Cake Roll

This delightful Caramel Banana Cake Roll combines the flavors of sweet caramel, ripe bananas, and creamy cream cheese filling all rolled into a light and fluffy cake. It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion, whether you’re entertaining guests or simply treating yourself to a delicious treat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • The combination of caramel and banana flavors creates a rich and indulgent taste.
  • The light and airy texture of the cake roll pairs perfectly with the creamy cream cheese filling.
  • It’s a visually stunning dessert that will impress your guests.

Ingredients:

For The Cake:

  • ¾ cup of all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon of baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon of baking soda
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup of granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • ½ cup of mashed bananas (1 medium-sized banana)
  • ½ cup of powdered sugar, divided, for dusting

For The Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
  • â…“ cup of light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup of whipped topping (Cool Whip)

For The Topping:

  • 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons of caramel sundae topping

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 15x10x1 jelly roll pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. Beat eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla for 4-5 minutes until frothy and pale yellow. Mix in mashed banana.
  4. Fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and spread evenly in the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 12-13 minutes. Immediately transfer to a tea towel dusted with powdered sugar, roll up, and cool.
  6. For the filling, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
  7. Unroll the cake, spread the filling, re-roll, and chill. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with caramel topping before serving.

Storage:
Store any leftover cake roll in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Recipe Tips:

  • Make sure to roll the cake while it’s still warm to prevent cracking.
  • Feel free to customize the filling by adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.

Enjoy this delicious Caramel Banana Cake Roll as a sweet ending to any meal or as a special treat for your loved ones.”

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