Description
This Strawberries Cream Cake Roll is a delightful dessert featuring a light and fluffy sponge cake rolled with sweet whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Perfect for special occasions or to evoke sweet memories, this cake roll combines airy texture with fresh fruit and creamy sweetness for a beautifully balanced treat.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sponge cake.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper to ensure the cake doesn’t stick and rolls easily.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes thick and pale, incorporating air for a light sponge.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold them into the egg mixture to keep the batter airy.
- Add Liquids: Stir in the milk and melted unsalted butter carefully until fully combined, ensuring a smooth batter.
- Spread Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared jelly roll pan, spreading gently to fill the corners.
- Bake the Cake: Bake the batter in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the top turns golden and springs back lightly when touched.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes to make it easier to handle without breaking.
- Invert and Roll: Place a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface, invert the cake onto it, peel off the parchment paper, and carefully roll the cake up with the towel inside to form its shape. Let it cool completely rolled up.
- Whip Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, creating a sweet and fluffy filling.
- Assemble the Roll: Unroll the cooled cake gently, spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface, then scatter the fresh sliced strawberries on top before re-rolling the cake firmly but carefully.
- Chill Before Serving: Wrap the cake roll tightly and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to set the cream filling and enhance flavors before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure eggs and sugar are beaten well to achieve a light and airy sponge.
- Use room temperature eggs for better volume in the batter.
- Rolling the cake while it is still warm helps prevent cracks.
- Chill the whipped cream bowl and beaters for better whipping results.
- Fresh strawberries add natural sweetness and texture; feel free to substitute with other berries or fruits.
- For added flavor, a teaspoon of vanilla extract can be added to the batter or cream.
