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Lightened Up Banana Split Cake Roll

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The Lightened Up Banana Split Cake Roll is a low-calorie dessert that transforms the classic banana split into a healthier treat. A light vanilla sponge cake is filled with sugar-free vanilla pudding, whipped topping, fresh bananas, and strawberries, then topped with a drizzle of chocolate ganache.

Ingredients

  • 5 egg whites
  • 3 egg yolks
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ cup sifted cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (or Erythritol for a sugar-free option)
  • 1½ cups fat-free milk
  • 1 package (4-serving size) fat-free, sugar-free, reduced-calorie vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1 cup sugar-free whipped dessert topping (or homemade whipped cream)
  • 2 medium bananas, sliced
  • 4–6 large fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened chocolate ganache or sugar-free chocolate-flavored syrup

Instructions

  1. Place egg whites in a large bowl and egg yolks in a medium bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Coat a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Beat egg yolks with vanilla until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in ¼ cup sugar.
  5. Fold in sifted flour, baking powder, and salt gently until combined.
  6. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into the egg yolk mixture.
  7. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 12 minutes.
  8. Immediately roll the hot cake in a clean kitchen towel and cool on a wire rack.
  9. Whisk milk and pudding mix in a bowl until thickened. Fold in whipped topping and chill for at least 1 hour.
  10. Unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly to within 1 inch of edges.
  11. Thinly slice one banana over the filling. Carefully roll up the cake and chill for at least 2 hours.
  12. Just before serving, slice the remaining banana and strawberries and arrange on top of the cake roll.
  13. Drizzle with chocolate ganache or sugar-free syrup, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • For a sugar-free version, substitute sugar with Erythritol and use sugar-free whipped topping and chocolate ganache.
  • Homemade whipped cream can be made by whipping cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Roll the cake while still warm to prevent cracking.
  • Store in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.

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