Delicious Strawberry Birthday Cake Roll Recipe
This Strawberry Birthday Cake Roll is the perfect showstopper for any birthday celebration! A soft, fluffy sponge cake rolled with sweet, fresh strawberry filling and topped with whipped cream, this dessert is light, airy, and bursting with berry goodness. The vibrant pink color and delightful strawberry flavor make it an unforgettable treat, ideal for birthdays, picnics, or any festive occasion. It’s a simple yet elegant dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Cake Roll:
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- For the Strawberry Filling:
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cake Roll: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until thick and pale, about 3-5 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until fully combined.
3️⃣ Bake the Cake: In a small bowl, combine the milk and melted butter. Gently fold the milk mixture into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
4️⃣ Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Place a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust it with powdered sugar. Turn the warm cake out onto the towel, then peel off the parchment paper. Roll the cake up gently in the towel, starting from one short end, and let it cool completely.
5️⃣ Prepare the Strawberry Filling: While the cake cools, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to release the juices.
6️⃣ Prepare the Whipped Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
7️⃣ Assemble the Cake Roll: Once the cake has cooled, unroll it carefully. Spread a layer of whipped cream over the cake, then spoon the strawberry filling on top, spreading it evenly.
8️⃣ Roll the Cake: Gently roll the cake back up, starting from the short end. Place the rolled cake seam-side down on a serving platter.
9️⃣ Serve: Dust the top with powdered sugar or top with more fresh whipped cream and strawberries for decoration. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the cake is fully cooled before filling and rolling to prevent it from cracking.
- You can make the whipped cream ahead of time and refrigerate it.
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, you can puree some of the strawberries and mix them into the filling.
- The cake roll can be refrigerated for a day or two, but it’s best served fresh.
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