Here’s a simple guide to make a Cream Cheese Roll 🍰—a soft, sweet cake rolled with a creamy filling:
Ingredients (Makes 8–10 slices)
Cake
- 4 Eggs
- ¾ cup Sugar
- ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
- ¼ tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- ¼ cup Butter, softened
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a jelly roll pan (10×15 in) with parchment paper and lightly grease.
2. Make the Cake
- Beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until springy to the touch.
3. Prepare the Filling
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
4. Roll the Cake
- While cake is still warm, invert onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Carefully peel off parchment paper.
- Roll the cake with the towel and let cool completely (this helps prevent cracking).
5. Fill and Finish
- Unroll the cooled cake and spread the cream cheese filling evenly.
- Roll the cake back up gently without the towel.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate if desired.
✅ Tips
- Use a thin layer of filling to avoid squeezing it out when rolling.
- Chill the roll for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner pieces.
- Variations: add fruit preserves, lemon zest, or chocolate chips to the filling.
If you want, I can also give a microwave-friendly 5-minute cream cheese roll recipe that’s perfect for a single serving.
Do you want me to share that quick version?
