Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls (Printable Version)
Soft vanilla cake rolled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, sliced into playful sushi-style pieces for a unique dessert experience.
# What You Need:
→ Cake
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1/4 cup milk
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Filling
09 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
10 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
→ Garnish
13 - 4 whole strawberries, thinly sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
04 - Spread batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cake springs back when lightly touched. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
05 - While cake cools, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form.
06 - Carefully remove cooled cake from the pan and place on a clean, flat surface. Trim the edges for a neat appearance if desired.
07 - Spread whipped cream evenly over the entire cake surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long side. Sprinkle diced strawberries uniformly over the cream layer.
08 - Starting from the long side opposite the border, tightly roll the cake using the parchment paper to guide and support the roll. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set the shape.
09 - Remove from refrigerator and slice the rolled cake into 8 even pieces resembling sushi rolls. Top each piece with a strawberry slice and optional chopped mint. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its a showstopping dessert that makes people smile before they even take a bite
- The combination of tender vanilla cake, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh strawberries hits that perfect sweet spot without being too heavy
02 -
- Let the cake cool completely before attempting to roll, or youll end up with a warm melty mess
- The whipped cream needs to be stiff to hold up inside the roll, so dont under whip it
03 -
- If the cake cracks while rolling, dont worry, the whipped cream will hide most imperfections and it still tastes incredible
- A thin layer of strawberry jam spread under the whipped cream adds an extra burst of flavor