Description
Luxurious banana chocolate dream roll combines classic flavors in a delightful dessert. Chocolate ganache and ripe bananas create a rich, indulgent experience you’ll savor with each elegant slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas
- ¾ cup (170 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform blend without lumps.
- Create Egg Base: Whip eggs and sugar until pale and voluminous, introducing vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Combine Batter: Gently integrate dry ingredients into the egg mixture, alternating with milk to achieve a silky, smooth consistency without overmixing.
- Bake Sponge: Grease a jelly roll pan, line with parchment, and spread batter evenly. Bake at 350F (175C) for 10-12 minutes until the cake springs back when touched.
- Initial Cake Shaping: While warm, transfer cake onto a cocoa-dusted kitchen towel, carefully removing parchment. Roll the cake with the towel from a short end, allowing it to cool completely in a cylindrical form.
- Prepare Banana Cream Filling: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold in mashed bananas to create a luscious cream.
- Assemble Roll: Unroll cooled cake, spread banana cream evenly, leaving a small border. Re-roll tightly without the towel, positioning seam-side down on a serving plate.
- Chocolate Glaze Finish: Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream until smooth and glossy. Drizzle over the cake roll, allowing the glaze to cascade elegantly.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least one hour to set the glaze and meld flavors. Slice and present, revealing the beautiful spiral of chocolate sponge and banana cream.
Notes
- Prevent Cake Cracking: Roll the warm cake with the towel immediately after baking to maintain flexibility and prevent breaking when filling later.
- Balance Banana Filling: Ensure mashed bananas are at room temperature and well-drained to avoid excess moisture that could make the roll soggy.
- Smooth Glaze Technique: Use slightly warm chocolate glaze for even coating and let it drip naturally for a professional, glossy appearance.
- Make-Ahead Strategy: Prepare the roll a day in advance and store in the refrigerator to enhance flavor development and allow easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg