Description
Indulgent banana chocolate dream roll whisks you into a world of pure dessert bliss. Sweet banana-infused sponge cake wraps around silky chocolate cream, creating a heavenly treat that melts in your mouth with rich, smooth flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Chocolate Components:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
Filling and Garnish:
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp chocolate shavings
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a rectangular baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage with slight overhang for easy removal.
- Mash bananas thoroughly into a smooth puree, creating a rich, creamy base for the cake batter.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl, eliminating any potential lumps for a uniform texture.
- Separate egg whites and yolks, whisking egg whites until stiff peaks form, which will provide essential airiness to the cake roll.
- Gently fold mashed bananas and egg yolks into the dry ingredient mixture, maintaining the delicate volume of the whipped egg whites.
- Carefully incorporate whipped egg whites into the batter, using a folding motion to preserve maximum volume and lightness.
- Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, creating a thin, consistent layer that will enable smooth rolling.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cake springs back when lightly touched, indicating perfect doneness.
- Immediately after removing from oven, invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar, preventing sticking.
- Roll the warm cake with the towel, allowing it to cool completely in a rolled configuration to prevent cracking.
- For the chocolate ganache, melt chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter in a double boiler, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake, spread cream cheese filling evenly, and drizzle with prepared chocolate ganache.
- Re-roll the cake, seam-side down, ensuring a tight, neat spiral.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour to set the filling and enhance flavor melding.
- Before serving, dust with additional powdered sugar, sprinkle chocolate shavings and sliced almonds for elegant presentation.
Notes
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Select overripe bananas with dark spots for maximum sweetness and deeper flavor profile.
- Egg White Whipping Technique: Ensure absolutely clean, grease-free bowl and whisk for perfect meringue-like egg white peaks that create lightweight cake texture.
- Gentle Folding is Key: Use a spatula with slow, bottom-to-top circular motion when incorporating egg whites to maintain maximum air volume and prevent deflation.
- Alternative Dietary Adaptations: Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend, use dairy-free cream cheese alternative, and replace heavy cream with coconut cream for vegan/gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg