Description
Irresistible cherry cheesecake cake roll combines creamy cheesecake filling with delicate cherry-infused sponge cake. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each rich, elegant slice of this delightful culinary creation.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Components:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Dairy Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping and Filling:
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the pan’s surface.
- Whip the cake batter until smooth and light, carefully spreading it evenly across the prepared pan to create a thin, uniform layer.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a golden sponge texture without overcooking or drying out the delicate cake base.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar, carefully peeling away the parchment paper.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, preventing any moisture buildup that could compromise the rolling process.
- Whip the cream cheese filling until ultra-smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain for a silky texture.
- Gently spread the cream cheese mixture across the cooled cake layer, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow.
- Distribute the cherry filling evenly over the cream cheese layer, creating a vibrant and flavorful filling.
- Using the kitchen towel as a guide, carefully and tightly roll the cake from the short end, creating a spiral of cake and filling.
- Wrap the rolled cake in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set and enhance the flavor melding.
- Before serving, unwrap and dust the top with a delicate layer of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
- Slice and serve chilled, revealing the beautiful spiral of cake, cream cheese, and cherry filling.
Notes
- Prevent cake cracking by rolling the cake while it’s still warm and using a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend for sensitive diets.
- Enhance cherry flavor by adding a splash of kirsch or cherry liqueur to the filling for a more complex taste profile.
- Ensure smooth rolling by trimming cake edges and using a light touch when spreading filling to avoid overstuffing and potential tearing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg