Description
This delightful Strawberry Birthday Cake Roll is a light and fluffy sponge cake filled with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. The cake is baked in a jelly roll pan, rolled with a dusting of powdered sugar, and chilled to create a perfect, elegant dessert that’s both visually appealing and delicious for any birthday celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Filling
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Beat eggs and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender sponge.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and salt throughout the flour.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet: Gently fold the dry mixture into the egg batter gradually, being careful not to overmix to maintain the airy texture.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched, indicating it is cooked through.
- Roll cake while warm: Immediately after baking, sprinkle powdered sugar on top, invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel, then carefully roll the cake up with the towel from the short end to set its shape while cooling.
- Unroll and add filling: Once cooled, gently unroll the cake, spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface, and top with the sliced strawberries.
- Re-roll and chill: Roll the cake back up without the towel and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve: Slice the chilled cake roll and enjoy this fresh and festive strawberry dessert.
Notes
- Make sure to roll the cake while it’s still warm to prevent cracking.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture in the filling.
- You can substitute whipped cream with stabilized whipped cream for a firmer texture.
- Dusting the cake with powdered sugar before rolling helps prevent sticking.
- Chilling the cake roll improves slicing and flavor.
