Description
Strawberry Cake Roll is a light, fluffy sponge cake rolled with a luscious creamy filling featuring fresh strawberries and strawberry jam. This visually stunning dessert offers a perfect balance of natural sweetness and airy texture, ideal for celebrations, afternoon tea, or any special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or almond/gluten-free flour for gluten-free version)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or puree
Optional Garnishes
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh strawberry halves
- Strawberry sauce drizzle
- Crushed pistachios or almonds (for nutty crunch)
- Fresh mint leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes thick and pale, forming a fluffy base. Gently sift and fold in the all-purpose flour and baking powder carefully to maintain the light airy texture without overmixing.
- Bake the Sponge: Spread the batter evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes or until the cake is golden and springy to the touch.
- Roll the Cake While Warm: Once out of the oven, carefully turn the warm cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Roll the cake from one short end, using the towel to help, which sets the shape and prevents cracking.
- Prepare the Filling: Whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Fold in the chopped fresh strawberries and strawberry jam gently to combine.
- Assemble the Roll: Unroll the cooled cake carefully. Spread the creamy strawberry filling evenly over the sponge, then re-roll the cake snugly but gently. Chill the roll in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set the filling and improve slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better whipping and lighter texture.
- Sift flour to prevent lumps and keep the batter airy.
- Roll the sponge cake while warm to avoid cracks.
- Chill the assembled roll before slicing for cleaner slices.
- Fresh strawberries provide natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Substitute coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Use gluten-free flour blends or almond flour to make the cake gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: strawberry cake roll, rolled cake, sponge cake, creamy strawberry filling, gluten free dessert, dairy free option, berry dessert, light cake