Description
Sweet strawberry birthday cake roll brings joy to special celebrations with its delicate sponge and creamy filling. Rolled perfection delights guests, promising a memorable dessert experience that celebrates summer’s freshest flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavoring and Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream
- 1 cup (150 grams) sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375F (190C) and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Whip eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a voluminous texture.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Delicately incorporate the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, folding gently to maintain the mixture’s lightness.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a uniform layer.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cake surface springs back when lightly touched, indicating perfect doneness.
- Immediately dust the warm cake with powdered sugar and carefully invert it onto a clean kitchen towel.
- Gently roll the cake with the towel from the short end, creating a cylindrical shape, and allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, unroll the cake and spread a generous layer of whipped cream across the surface.
- Arrange sliced strawberries evenly over the cream layer for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Carefully roll the cake again, this time without the towel, creating a smooth and tight spiral.
- Refrigerate the cake roll for a minimum of 1 hour to set and enhance the flavors.
- Slice into elegant portions and serve chilled, revealing the beautiful swirl of cream and strawberries.
Notes
- Bring eggs to room temperature before beating to achieve maximum volume and fluffiness for a lighter, more delicate cake roll.
- Always sift dry ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, even cake texture that rolls perfectly without cracking.
- Use a light, sweeping motion when combining ingredients to maintain the airiness of the beaten eggs and prevent deflating the batter.
- Dust the kitchen towel with powdered sugar to prevent sticking and make rolling the warm cake easier and more seamless.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg