07/07/2024
🌟 Banana Split Cheesecake Cake 🌟
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
4 large eggs, separated 🥚
3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 🍬
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
1/2 cup cake flour 🌾
1/4 tsp salt 🧂
1/2 tsp baking powder 🥄
1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas) 🍌
1/4 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries 🍒
1/4 cup finely chopped pineapple (fresh or canned) 🍍
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips 🍫
Powdered sugar, for dusting 🍥
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
1/2 cup powdered sugar 🍥
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
1 cup heavy cream 🥛
For the Banana Split Toppings:
1 cup diced fresh strawberries 🍓
1/4 cup finely chopped pineapple (fresh or canned) 🍍
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips 🍫
Whipped cream, for garnish 🍦
Instructions:
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper as well.
Make the Cake:
2️⃣ In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until thick and pale yellow. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3️⃣ In a separate bowl, sift together cake flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture, mixing until smooth.
4️⃣ Fold in the mashed bananas, chopped maraschino cherries, chopped pineapple, and mini chocolate chips.
Whip Egg Whites:
5️⃣ In another clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Combine Batter:
6️⃣ Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, a third at a time, until well combined and no streaks remain.
7️⃣ Spread the batter evenly into the prepared jelly roll pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake the Cake:
8️⃣ Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
Prepare for Rolling:
9️⃣ While the cake is baking, prepare the banana split toppings. Combine diced strawberries, chopped pineapple, and mini chocolate chips in a bowl. Set aside.
🔟 Lay out a clean kitchen towel and dust it generously with powdered sugar.
Roll the Cake:
1️⃣1️⃣ When the cake is done, immediately invert it onto the powdered sugar-dusted towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
1️⃣2️⃣ Spread the banana split toppings evenly over the warm cake.
1️⃣3️⃣ Starting at one of the short ends, gently roll the cake and towel together into a tight spiral. Place seam side down on a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
1️⃣4️⃣ In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
1️⃣5️⃣ In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
1️⃣6️⃣ Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
Assemble the Cake:
1️⃣7️⃣ Carefully unroll the cooled cake and remove the towel. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the cake, leaving a small border around the edges.
1️⃣8️⃣ Starting from the same end as before, carefully roll the cake back up, gently peeling away the parchment paper as you roll. Place seam side down on a serving platter.
Chill and Serve:
1️⃣9️⃣ Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to set.
2️⃣0️⃣ Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and additional banana split toppings if desired.
Yield:
This recipe makes a delightful Banana Split Cheesecake Cake, perfect for 8-10 servings.
Enjoy the classic flavors of a banana split in this creamy and decadent cheesecake cake, a treat that's sure to be a hit at any gathering!