A Delightful Cake Perfect for Any Occasion
This Banana Roll Cake is so light and delicious that it has quickly become a family favorite. Made with a fluffy sponge cake and filled with creamy custard and fresh bananas, this cake is perfect for any occasion. The rich ganache topping adds a decadent touch, making each slice irresistible.
Equipment Needed
To make this delicious Banana Roll Cake, you will need the following equipment:
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Spatula
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Oven
- Kitchen towel
Ingredients:
For the Sponge Cake:
1. Batter:
- 4 egg yolks
- 55ml milk (half a tea glass)
- 50ml vegetable oil (half a tea glass)
- 60g flour (a bit more than half a cup)
2. Meringue:
- 4 egg whites
- 4g lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
- 50g sugar (quarter cup)
For the Filling:
- Pastry cream
- Bananas
For the Ganache:
- 100g dark chocolate
- 1 packet cream (200ml)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, vegetable oil, and flour until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the Meringue:
- In another mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat the egg whites.
- Add the lemon juice and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Combine and Bake:
- Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the meringue using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
- Pour the batter onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and spread it evenly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until the cake is lightly golden and springs back when touched.
- Roll the Cake:
- Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately invert it onto another piece of parchment paper or a clean kitchen towel.
- Carefully peel off the parchment paper from the bottom of the cake.
- While the cake is still warm, roll it up with the parchment paper or towel and let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling and Ganache:
- Make the pastry cream according to your recipe or package instructions.
- In a saucepan, heat the cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the dark chocolate, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Unroll the cooled cake and spread the pastry cream evenly over the surface.
- Place the bananas along one edge of the cake.
- Roll the cake back up, this time without the parchment paper or towel.
- Pour the ganache over the rolled cake and spread it evenly.
- Serve:
- Allow the ganache to set before slicing and serving the cake.
Enjoy your delicious Banana Roll Cake! If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and share your experience.
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