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Banana Cake Cream Cheese Roll

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Banana Cake Cream Cheese Roll, an irresistible dessert that perfectly combines moist banana cake with a smooth cream cheese filling. Ideal for birthdays, potlucks, or simply as a sweet treat after dinner, this elegant rolled cake is sure to impress your guests. With its luscious cream cheese glaze and optional toppings like pecans and dried fruits, every bite delivers a heavenly balance of sweetness and texture. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this dessert is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.

Ingredients

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  • 7 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 2/3 cup mashed banana (1 large or 2 small bananas)
  • 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup candied ginger, chopped
  • 1 ounce cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons whole milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a jelly roll pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add one egg and milk; blend well.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with vanilla extract until thick; gradually add sugar and mashed banana.
  5. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into yolk mixture along with the flour blend.
  6. Pour batter over the cream cheese filling in the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
  7. Cool slightly before rolling it up with a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
  8. Prepare the glaze by mixing softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla; drizzle over cooled cake before serving.

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