Best 2 Banana Pistachio Roulade Cake Recipes

THE BEST BANANA CAKE I'VE EVER HAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
• Mash the bananas. I usually just use my mixer for this! Set mashed bananas aside.
• Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside.
• Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy - about 1 minute. Add both sugars and beat on high speed for 2 minutes until creamed together. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the eggs and the vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until combined, then beat in the mashed bananas. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions alternating with the buttermilk and mixing each addition just until incorporated. Do not overmix. The batter will be slightly thick and a few lumps is OK.
• Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top of the cake is browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
• Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely. After about 45 minutes, I usually place it in the refrigerator to speed things up.
• In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add 3 cups confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I add it). Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This helps sets the frosting and makes cutting easier.
• Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.

PISTACHIO ROULADE

Steps:

• For the Cake: Sift together the flour and salt and set aside.
• Mix 2/3 cup of the sugar, 3 of the egg yolks, the vanilla, orange juice and zest in a large bowl.
• Beat on high speed until thick and pale yellow (about 2 to 3 minutes).
• Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in another bowl on medium speed until soft peaks form.
• Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating until peaks are stiff but not dry.
• Sift flour over yolk mixture.
• Fold in a third of the egg whites, then fold in remainder until incorporated (do not overmix).
• Line a 13-by-18-inch jelly-roll pan with parchment (no greasing necessary).
• Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and the cake springs back when lightly touched.
• For the Filling: Chop the chocolate into chunks, place in a bowl over a simmering pan of water and stir until melted.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• Whip cream until stiff.
• Fold into the chocolate.
• Add the pistachios, mix and refrigerate until firm (about 30 minutes).
• Assembly: Cut two pieces of waxed paper the length of the jelly-roll pan.
• Place on counter, overlapping slightly on the long edge, and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
• Loosen the cake from the pan edges with a small knife.
• Flip the pan with cake over the paper, remove the pan and spread the filling on the cake.
• Start rolling the cake from the long edge.
• Lift the paper and the cake will roll onto itself once you start.
• Roll tightly, wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate.
• Before serving, remove the paper and cut slices on the bias.
• Garnish each piece with piped whipped cream, an orange strip and chopped pistachios, if desired.