Strawberry shortcake roll cake

August 10, 2025 by admin

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## Ingredients

**For the cake:**

* 4 large eggs
* ¾ cup granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* ¾ cup all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* Powdered sugar (for dusting)

**For the filling:**

* 1 cup heavy whipping cream
* 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 to 1½ cups chopped fresh strawberries

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## Instructions

### 1. Preheat and prepare

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

### 2. Make the sponge cake

In a large bowl, beat eggs with sugar and vanilla until pale, thick, and fluffy (about 4–5 minutes). Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined — be careful not to deflate the batter.

Pour into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched.

### 3. Roll it up

Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. As soon as the cake is done, turn it out onto the towel, peel off the parchment, and gently roll it up (with the towel) starting from the short side. Let cool completely rolled up.

### 4. Make the filling

Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.

### 5. Fill and roll again

Unroll the cooled cake, spread the strawberry cream evenly over the surface, then re-roll the cake (without the towel this time). Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.

### 6. Serve

Dust the top with powdered sugar, decorate with extra strawberries if desired, and slice to serve!

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## Tips for the Perfect Roll Cake

* **Roll while warm** to prevent cracks later.
* **Don’t overfill** — too much filling can cause it to split.
* Use **firm, ripe strawberries** for the best texture and flavor.
* Want extra flair? **Drizzle with white chocolate or strawberry glaze**.

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## Final Thoughts

This **Strawberry Shortcake Roll Cake** is the kind of dessert that turns a simple meal into a celebration. Light, creamy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, it’s the perfect centerpiece for spring gatherings, Mother’s Day brunch, or any day you want to make a little sweeter.

It may look fancy, but once you try it, you’ll see just how fun and doable it really is. And chances are, you’ll be rolling up another one soon.

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Looking to make a chocolate version? Or need a gluten-free sponge? Just ask — I can help you customize it!