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Banana Caramel Roulade

This Banana Caramel Roulade is a perfect blend of flavors, featuring a soft banana sponge rolled around a luscious caramel filling. It's easy to make and impressively delicious.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper the bananas, the sweeter your cake.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • a pinch of salt salt
For the Caramel Filling
  • 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade) Can substitute with homemade fruit compote or chocolate spread.
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • to taste whipped cream (optional)
  • to taste sliced bananas (for garnish)
  • to taste chopped nuts (if you’re feeling fancy!)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with parchment paper, and lightly grease it.
Make the Sponge
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine your mashed bananas and eggs. Whisk them until they’re well blended. Then, add in the granulated sugar and whisk again.
  2. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the banana mixture until just combined.
Bake It
  1. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake it in your preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until it’s lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Roll It Up
  1. Allow your cake to cool for a couple of minutes. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar to prevent sticking, then flip the warm cake onto it.
  2. Gently peel away the parchment paper, and start rolling the cake tightly from one end to the other. Let it cool completely in this rolled position.
Make the Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, blend your softened cream cheese with the caramel sauce, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assemble the Roulade
  1. Once the cake is cool, unroll it carefully and spread your delicious filling evenly over the sponge, leaving a little border.
  2. Roll it back up, and don’t worry if you get a little messy—that’s part of the fun!
Chill and Serve
  1. Wrap your roulade in plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour.
  2. When you’re ready to serve, cut it into slices, and garnish with whipped cream and sliced bananas if desired.

Notes

This dessert can be made a day in advance! Keep wrapped in the fridge and let it bloom overnight.