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Heavenly Cherry Cream Cheese Roll Cake

A delightful roll cake that combines creamy cheese filling and cherry pie filling in a fluffy cake, perfect for bringing joy to any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • to taste powdered sugar (for dusting) for serving
For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until fluffy and light in color for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add vanilla extract to the egg mixture and blend to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold this mixture into the egg mixture.
Baking the Cake
  1. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. Quickly invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar, remove the parchment paper, and roll the cake gently from the short end.
  3. Let it cool completely.
Making the Filling
  1. Combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and beat until creamy and smooth.
Assembling the Roll Cake
  1. Once the cake is cooled, carefully unroll it, spread the cream cheese filling evenly, and spoon the cherry pie filling on top.
  2. Gently roll the cake back up and wrap it in plastic wrap.
  3. Chill the roll cake in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
Serving
  1. Dust the top with powdered sugar, slice, and serve to enjoy the deliciousness.

Notes

Timing is crucial for rolling the cake. Feel free to substitute cherry pie filling with any fruit you like. The aesthetics don’t matter; it’s the flavor that counts!