Strawberry Birthday Cake Roll
This Strawberry Birthday Cake Roll is a light and fluffy sponge cake filled with a creamy strawberry filling, perfect for celebrations. Decorated with a festive touch, it’s a show-stopping dessert that’s easier to make than it looks!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling the cake)
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- For Decoration (Optional):
- Whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Sponge Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the edges.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on high speed for 5–6 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan, spreading it gently. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Roll the Cake:
- While the cake is still warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Carefully invert the cake onto the towel and peel off the parchment paper.
- Starting at the short end, roll the cake tightly (with the towel inside) to form a log. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the strawberry jam and diced strawberries.
- Assemble the Cake Roll:
- Unroll the cooled cake gently and spread the strawberry filling evenly over the surface. Reroll the cake tightly (without the towel).
- Wrap the cake roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Decorate and Serve:
- Before serving, dust the cake roll with powdered sugar, pipe whipped cream on top, and garnish with fresh strawberries and sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- For a more vibrant filling, use strawberry puree or add pink food coloring to the whipped cream.
- The cake roll can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge. Decorate just before serving.
- Swap the strawberry jam for raspberry or mixed berry for a flavor twist.
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