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    Banana Cream Cheese Cake Roll

    Published: Oct 29, 2017 · Modified: Mar 11, 2020 by Jere Cassidy · This post may contain affiliate links. · 11 Comments

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    I love rolled cakes with all the different flavors and interesting fillings, plus they look so fun rolled up and when sliced you can see all the layers.   Today I am sharing one of my favorite cakes because it is truly amazing. Yes, amazing with all kinds of flavors. Try this recipe for Banana Cream Cheese Cake Roll with Pecans, Cranberries, and Ginger and taste the amazing flavor.  I know I said amazing three times!

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     Banana Cake Roll

    topped with a sprinkling of cranberries, pecans and ginger
    Banana-Cream-Cheese-Cake-Roll-with-Pecans-Cranberries-and-Ginger

    What I like about this made from scratch cake roll is that the cream cheese filling and cake are baked together and then rolled once.

    The cake is moist and the filling stays creamy.  Since this filling is baked along with the cake I figure how easy would it be to create other cake flavors and adjust the filling.  This is going to be my winter project...rolled cakes!

    banana-cake-roll-ingredients

    Ingredients to make a Banana Cream Cheese Cake Roll

    • Cream Cheese
    • Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Milk
    • Flour
    • Baking power
    • Baking soda
    • Vanilla
    • Bananas
    • Pecans
    • Cranberries
    • Ginger
    • Powdered sugar

    How to make a banana cake roll

    To get started gather the pecans, cranberries, and ginger on a cutting board and chop, chop, chop.  I chop all these ingredients together and make the pieces pretty small.  This mixture will go in the cake and then I use it for the colorful garnish the top.

    pecans, cranberries and candied ginger for cake topping

    Mix the cream cheese filling first and spread it into the prepared pan. Easy right?

    Next, make the cake which is a three-step process, and yes it takes an extra bowl and you have to mix and fold and fold again.

    Folding egg whites into the banana cake batter

     

    Spread the batter over the cream cheese mixture.

    banana cake batter in pan

     

    How to roll a cake roll tips

    Now while your cake is baking you have a couple of things to do.

    • First, get a clean towel and liberally sprinkle powdered sugar on top of it.
    • Next, you really need to put an apron on because once you turn this cake upside down on the towel the powdered sugar is going to get all over the counter and most likely you too.
    • Once your cake is baked loosen the edges from the cake pan and immediately turn the cake upside down on the towel. You can do this. Just do a quick flip.
    • Roll the cake, keeping it fairly tight.
    • Roll the cake while still hot keeps the cake from cracking
    • Rolling the banana cake into a roll

     

    Rolled-Banana-Cream-Cheese-Cake

    Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and sprinkle the pecan, cranberry, and ginger topping over the glaze.   Your stunning creation is done.

    Homemade Banana Cake

    I hope you give this recipe a try.  I know you gotta get some bowls messy, but your family and friends will think you are such an incredible baker when you present this cake to them.  They don't have to know how easy it is to make a homemade cake.

    Banana-Cream-Cheese-Cake-Roll-With-Pecan-Cranberries-And-Ginger

    Let's talk about cake toppings

    My absolute favorite is using pecans, dried cranberries, and candied ginger.  Chopping all these ingredients together creates a colorful and tasty addition to your baked goods.

    Try this on top of cakes, pies, bread or even donuts. Seriously, think of a pumpkin donut with caramel frosting topped with this crunchy, sweet, spicy topping. YUM!

    Other cake toppings to try -

    Walnuts

    Coconut

    Dried Cherries

    Mini Chocolate Chips

    Want another recipe using the Pecan, Cranberry, and Ginger topping see my blog post for Spicy Pumpkin Sheet Cake. Same topping different cake.

    The Banana Cake Roll recipe

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    Banana Cream Cheese Cake Roll with Pecans Cranberries and Ginger

    A moist banana cake roll with a cream cheese filling sprinkled with pecans, cranberries and candied ginger all rolled up in a delicious cake.
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    Course Cake
    Cuisine Dessert
    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Cooling time 20 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Servings 1 cake
    Calories 307kcal
    Author Jere' Cassidy

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    Equipment

    • jelly roll cake pan - 15" x 10"
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients

    Filling~

    • 8 ounces softened cream cheese-divided
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 3 tablespoons milk

    Cake ~

    • ½ cup flour - all purpose
    • ½ tsp. baking powder
    • ¼ tsp. baking soda
    • 4 egg - separated
    • ½ tsp. vanilla
    • ⅔ cup sugar - divided
    • 1 large banana or 2 small ½ - ⅔ cup mashed
    • ⅓ cup chopped pecans
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries
    • ¼ cup candied ginger

    Glaze ~

    • 1 ounce cream cheese - softened
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 tsp. vanilla
    • 2-3 tsp. milk

    Instructions

    • Grease and line with parchment a 15" x 10" x 1" jelly roll pan.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

    Cream Cheese Filling ~

    • Prepare filling first by mixing 7 oz. of the cream cheese (the 1 oz. will be used for the frosting) and ½ cup sugar in a small mixing bowl until smooth.
    • Add the egg and milk and beat until combined.
    • Spread in the prepared pan.

    Cake ~

    • Prepare the cake by combining the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
    • In a small mixing bowl beat the four egg yolks and vanilla for 5 minutes until the mixture is thick and lemon colored.
    • Gradually add a ⅓ cup of sugar and mix until combined.
    • Stir in the mashed banana and ⅓ cup of the chopped pecans, cranberries and ginger.
    • In another mixing bowl beat the four egg whites to soft peaks (the tips will curl)
    • Gradually add the other ⅓ cups of sugar, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form (the tips will stand straight up.)
    • Fold in the egg mixture.
    • Slowly add the flour mixture and fold in just until combined.
    • Spread the cake mixture over the cream cheese filling mixture, make sure to get into the corners.
    • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. While the cake is baking prepare a towel sprinkled with powdered sugar to turn the cake out on.
    • When cake is done immediately turn out onto the powdered sugar covered towel and peel off the parchment paper.
    • Start rolling the cake from the narrow end; using the towel to help roll. Keep seam side down.
    • Transfer the cake to a serving plater and let cool before adding the glaze and toppings.

    Glaze and Topping ~

    • Make the glaze by beating together the cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar and milk until it is a drizzling consistency.
    • When cake is cooled drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake then sprinkle remaining chopped pecans, cranberries and ginger on top.

    Notes

    The cake and filling bake together so you only need to roll this once.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8 | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 128mg
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    I'm on a roll now and there are more cake rolls to come. For now, let's enjoy this simply delicious Banana Cake!

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    Comments

    1. Barb

      March 21, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      You show 8 eggs for cake but only talk about 4 being beat and 4 egg whites Where are the other 3 eggs used I only see needing 6

      Reply
    2. vi

      April 04, 2018 at 3:51 am

      i'd really like to try but for some reason i see this in the filling list - 3 tbls. milk

      whats this exactly?

      Reply
      • Jere Cassidy

        April 05, 2018 at 4:26 pm

        Thanks for the comment, I had to fix a coding error. The filling does contain 3 tablespoons of milk.

        Reply
    3. Kat (The Baking Explorer)

      November 24, 2017 at 10:27 am

      This looks stunning and sounds absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • OneHotOven

        November 24, 2017 at 5:04 pm

        Thanks so much, it is delicious.

        Reply
    4. Jamie

      November 02, 2017 at 12:48 am

      I have never made a roll before but you make it look easy- and delish!!! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Jere Cassidy

        November 03, 2017 at 9:28 pm

        Baking the filling with the cake makes it really easy to roll this cake. Hope you try it.

        Reply
    5. Jenna VanHoof

      October 31, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      This sounds really good, I just wouldn't use pecan's cause I don't like them 😉

      Reply
      • OneHotOven

        November 01, 2017 at 3:20 am

        Walnuts would be good in this recipe too!

        Reply
    6. Alpana Deo

      October 31, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      OMG, it looks so beautiful...I couldn't find a better word. Its so perfectly rolled. Thats the car part for me. I never get such tight roll.

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      • OneHotOven

        November 01, 2017 at 3:21 am

        Thanks for the nice comment on the cake.

        Reply

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