Hey there, fellow dessert lovers! Get ready to treat yourself to something truly delightful with our Banana Bliss Roll Cake. This heavenly dessert brings together the lightness of sponge cake, the creaminess of banana, and the richness of caramel for a flavor experience like no other. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a bit of sweetness, this recipe is here to make every moment a little sweeter.
Italian Nonna’s Sweet Banana Roll Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
– 4 large eggs, at room temperature
– 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
– 1 cup of all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon of baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon of salt
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
For the Banana Cream Filling:
– 1 cup of heavy cream
– 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
For the Caramel Filling:
– 1/4 cup of brown sugar
– 1/2 cup of heavy cream
– 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– A pinch of salt
For Assembly:
– 1 ripe banana, sliced
– Crushed nuts for topping (optional)
– Additional caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions:
Let’s start baking up some bliss:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, giving it a light grease.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until they’re nice and thick—this takes about 5 minutes of whisking. Then, add in that lovely vanilla extract.
3. Now, sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold everything together until it’s just combined.
4. Spread your batter evenly onto the prepared pan and pop it in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when you give it a gentle touch.
5. As soon as it’s out of the oven, carefully flip your cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Roll it up with the towel from the short end and let it cool completely.
Let’s whip up that dreamy banana cream filling:
6. In a chilled bowl, whip up the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until you’ve got stiff peaks. Then, gently fold in those mashed bananas.
Time to get caramel-y:
7. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir it all up until it thickens into a heavenly caramel sauce—this usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool down a bit.
Let’s assemble our masterpiece:
8. Carefully unroll your cooled cake and spread that luscious banana cream filling all over, leaving a little space around the edges. Drizzle some of that irresistible caramel sauce over the banana cream.
9. Now, layer on those sliced bananas and roll the cake back up, peeling away the parchment paper as you go.
10. Place your beautiful roll cake on a serving platter, seam side down. Drizzle on some more of that caramel sauce and sprinkle on some crushed nuts if you fancy.
Time to chill and enjoy:
11. Pop your masterpiece into the fridge for at least an hour before serving. This helps everything set and makes slicing a breeze.
Indulge in every heavenly layer of this Banana Bliss Roll Cake—a dessert that’s sure to bring a smile to your face with every delicious bite. So go ahead, savor the sweetness, and let this recipe add a little extra joy to your day!
