APPLESAUCE ICE CREAM CAKE ROLL

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"This recipe is so easy and elegant." The heartwarming flavors of applesauce combine with vanilla ice cream to create an irresistible treat. Wendy Curtin - Newtown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
2-1/2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Caramel ice cream topping, optional

Steps:

Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. , In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Stir in applesauce. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves; fold into applesauce mixture. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. , Bake at 350° 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., Unroll cake; spread ice cream evenly over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Frost top, sides and ends with whipped topping. Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before cutting. Drizzle with caramel topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 9g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.