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Heavenly Cherry Cheesecake Cake Roll

A stunning dessert featuring a fluffy vanilla sponge cake rolled around a rich cheesecake filling, topped with glossy cherry sauce and whipped cream. It's the perfect mashup of two classic desserts.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Sponge Cake
  • 0.75 cup cake flour sifted
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar for rolling towel
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup heavy whipping cream very cold
Topping
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream whipped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 10x15 inch Jelly Roll Pan
  • Electric Mixer (Hand or Stand)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Clean Kitchen Towel
  • Wire rack
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan, line bottom with parchment paper, and grease the parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, beat room temperature eggs on high speed for 3-5 minutes until thick and pale. Gradually beat in granulated sugar, then vanilla extract.
  3. Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift over egg mixture in two parts, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until just combined.
  4. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes until top springs back when touched.
  5. While baking, heavily dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Immediately turn hot cake onto the towel, peel off parchment, and roll the cake up tightly within the towel starting from a short end. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. For filling: Whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks; set aside. Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
  7. Carefully unroll cooled cake. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over cake, leaving a border. Re-roll tightly without the towel. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
  8. Before serving, place on platter. Top generously with cherry pie filling and dollops of fresh whipped cream.

Notes

Ensure eggs are room temperature for maximum volume when whipping the sponge base.