Description
Delightful strawberry birthday cake roll celebrates classic dessert traditions with elegant Swiss roll techniques. Rich cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries create a perfect balance of sweetness and texture you’ll savor with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup (180 ml / 6 fl oz) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (90 g / 3.2 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cake)
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) heavy whipping cream (cold)
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) strawberry jam
- ½ cup fresh strawberries (diced)
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- ¼ cup (30 g / 1 oz) powdered sugar (for rolling the cake)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Fresh strawberries (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Cake Base Preparation: Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt, maintaining a delicate airy texture.
- Baking Process: Spread batter evenly in a lined jelly roll pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until the cake surface springs back when lightly touched and develops a golden hue.
- Initial Rolling Technique: Promptly transfer the hot cake onto a sugar-coated kitchen towel. Remove parchment paper and roll the cake with the towel inside, creating a foundational spiral shape.
- Cooling Phase: Allow the rolled cake to cool completely, stabilizing its internal structure and preventing moisture buildup.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream to soft peaks, fold in strawberry jam and diced fresh strawberries, creating a vibrant and creamy filling with intense fruity notes.
- Final Assembly: Carefully unroll the cooled cake, spread the strawberry cream evenly across the interior surface. Precision-roll the cake to form a seamless spiral, encasing the filling.
- Chilling Stage: Wrap the cake roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to set the filling and enhance flavor integration.
- Presentation Finishing: Before serving, dust with powdered sugar. Garnish with additional whipped cream, fresh strawberry slices, and decorative sprinkles for visual appeal.
- Serving: Slice the cake roll to reveal the beautiful spiral pattern, showcasing the layers of cake and strawberry cream.
Notes
- Prevent Cake Cracking: Roll the warm cake immediately after baking while still flexible, using a sugar-dusted towel to prevent sticking and minimize potential fractures during the rolling process.
- Whip Cream Perfectly: Ensure cream is ice-cold and use a chilled bowl to achieve maximum volume and stability when creating the strawberry filling, preventing potential separation or runny texture.
- Moisture Management: Let the cake cool completely before filling to prevent soggy layers and preserve the delicate sponge’s light, airy structure and crisp edges.
- Adaptable Dietary Options: Substitute gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version, or use dairy-free whipped cream alternatives like coconut cream for those with lactose sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg