Banana Cake Roll
A soft, fluffy sponge cake wrapped around a sweet banana cream filling. This elegant dessert combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a creamy, indulgent center.
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This elegant cake roll features a tender banana-infused sponge wrapped around a rich banana-cream filling. The key is using very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and ensuring the meringue is properly folded for a light texture.
Ingredients
ripe bananas
2 medium (about 200g)
vegetable oil
40ml
egg yolks
3 large
egg whites
4 large
granulated sugar
50g (divided: 40g for meringue, 10g for cream)
all-purpose flour
60g
lemon juice
1 teaspoon
heavy cream
150ml
condensed milk
2 tablespoons
Instructions
1
Prepare the banana base
Mash one banana thoroughly with a fork until smooth. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed banana, egg yolks, and vegetable oil. Whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.
2
Make the meringue
In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites with lemon juice until foamy. Gradually add 40g of sugar while continuing to beat. Beat until stiff peaks form—the mixture should hold its shape when you lift the beaters.
3
Combine and fold
Sift flour directly over the banana-egg mixture. Gently fold in using a cross-motion or by scraping from the bottom of the bowl. Gradually fold in the meringue in three additions, folding gently until just combined—don't overmix.
4
Bake the cake
Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a 25x35cm baking tray with parchment paper. Pour batter evenly and spread gently. Bake for 22-25 minutes until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a clean towel and peel off parchment.
5
Make the filling
Whip heavy cream with 10g sugar until soft peaks form. Mash the remaining banana and mix with condensed milk. Fold the banana mixture into the whipped cream until uniform.
6
Assemble and chill
Spread filling evenly over the cake. Roll up tightly from the short end. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
