Description
When baking Heavenly Cherry Cheesecake Cake Roll, prepare for a delightful dessert that wraps creamy cheesecake and sweet cherries into a tender Swiss roll. Swirling with rich flavors and elegant presentation, this cake roll delivers a delectable treat perfect for special gatherings or weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour
- 1 can (21 oz / 595g) cherry pie filling
Filling and Cream Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Crack 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Whisk ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture becomes thick and pale yellow.
- Sift ¾ cup (90g) flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt into the egg mixture. Fold gently until just combined.
- Pour ¼ cup (60ml) milk into the batter and stir smoothly. Spread the mixture evenly across the prepared pan.
- Bake for exactly 10-12 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Check that the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Sprinkle a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Flip the warm cake onto the towel and remove the parchment paper.
- Roll the cake with the towel inside, starting from the short end. Allow the rolled cake to cool completely.
- Beat 8 oz (225g) softened cream cheese with ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Unroll the cooled cake carefully. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly across the surface.
- Spoon a light layer of cherry pie filling over the cream, reserving some for topping.
- Re-roll the cake without the towel, keeping it snug but not overly tight.
- Transfer the roll to a serving platter. Drizzle remaining cherry filling on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to set the filling and enhance flavors.
Notes
- Choose room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and better texture in your cake roll.
- Dust your kitchen towel generously with powdered sugar to prevent the cake from sticking when rolling.
- Roll the cake while it’s still warm to help prevent cracking and maintain a flexible texture.
- When whipping cream, chill your bowl and beaters beforehand for faster, fluffier peaks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert Rolls
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg