Description
This Cherry Cheesecake Cake Roll combines a light, fluffy sponge cake rolled with a smooth, creamy cream cheese filling and sweet cherry pie filling. Perfect as a delightful dessert for gatherings or special occasions, it presents a beautiful swirl of colors and flavors that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easy to roll the cake later.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the eggs on high speed for 5 minutes until frothy and thick. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating. Then stir in water and vanilla extract to combine.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold this dry mixture into the egg mixture, being careful to maintain the batter’s lightness.
- Bake the Cake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched, indicating it’s fully baked.
- Roll the Cake: Immediately turn the cake out onto a kitchen towel that’s been dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the parchment paper. Starting at a short side, roll up the cake with the towel inside. Let it cool completely on a wire rack while rolled to shape.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll and Fill: Gently unroll the cooled cake. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Spread the cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Roll and Chill: Carefully roll the cake back up without the towel, trimming the ends for a clean finish. Cover the rolled cake and refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld and filling to set.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are beaten thoroughly to incorporate air for a fluffy sponge.
- Rolling the cake while warm helps prevent cracks; be gentle when unrolling after cooling.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with fresh cherries or other fruit fillings if desired.
- For best results, chill the cake roll for at least an hour before serving to allow it to set properly.
- Dusting the towel with powdered sugar helps prevent sticking during the rolling process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
