Banana Caramel Roll Cake (Printable Recipe)

Elegant banana roll cake with luscious filling and caramel drizzle.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Cake

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas

→ Banana Filling

10 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
11 - 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
12 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Caramel Sauce

14 - 1 cup granulated sugar
15 - 1/4 cup water
16 - 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
17 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
18 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

20 - Sliced bananas
21 - Chopped walnuts or granola (optional)
22 - Additional caramel sauce for drizzling

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Add vanilla and melted butter. Mix until combined.
04 - Fold in mashed bananas. Gradually add dry ingredients. Spread batter in prepared pan and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and springy.
05 - While warm, roll cake in parchment from short end. Cool completely on wire rack.
06 - Whip cream and powdered sugar to soft peaks. Fold in mashed bananas and vanilla. Chill until ready to use.
07 - Heat sugar and water in saucepan over medium heat until amber. Carefully stir in warm cream. Add butter, salt, and vanilla. Cool slightly.
08 - Unroll cake. Spread with banana filling. Re-roll gently. Place seam-side down on serving plate.
09 - Drizzle caramel sauce over cake. Garnish with sliced bananas and walnuts or granola. Slice and serve.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the banana filling for extra flavor.
02 - The cake can be made one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
03 - Bring cake to room temperature before serving for best texture.
04 - Cook caramel longer before adding cream for a thicker consistency.

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