🍽 Delight your taste buds with our Banana Caramel Roll Cake—a perfect blend of ripe bananas and rich caramel, wrapped in a fluffy sponge cake. Ideal for special occasions or a sweet treat just for you!
**Ingredients:**
**For the Sponge Cake:**
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
**For the Filling:**
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
**For the Caramel Sauce:**
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
**For the Garnish:**
- Crushed graham crackers
- Banana slices
- Powdered sugar
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat and Prepare:**
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. **Make the Sponge Cake:**
- In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture, then carefully fold in the beaten egg whites.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake is lightly golden and springs back when touched.
3. **Roll and Cool:**
- Immediately after baking, transfer the sponge cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully roll up the cake with the towel and let it cool completely.
4. **Prepare the Filling:**
- While the cake is cooling, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
5. **Assemble the Cake:**
- Unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped cream evenly over it. Arrange the banana slices on top. Roll the cake back up tightly.
6. **Make the Caramel Sauce:**
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
7. **Drizzle and Garnish:**
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the rolled cake. Garnish with crushed graham crackers, additional banana slices, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
8. **Serve:**
- Slice and serve. Enjoy every delightful bite!
**Prep Time:** 25 minutes
**Cooking Time:** 12 minutes
**Cooling Time:** As needed
**Total Time:** Approximately 1 hour
**Calories per serving:** 350 kcal
**Servings:** 10