This **Strawberry Birthday Cake Roll** is a festive and light dessert, perfect for a celebration! A soft sponge cake rolled with fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries, all topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of melted white chocolate.
Ingredients
**For the Cake Roll. :
– 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 4 large eggs, room temperature
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting the towel)
**For the Filling :
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
– 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
**For Decoration :
– Powdered sugar, for dusting
– Fresh strawberry slices, for garnish
– Optional: melted white chocolate drizzle
Directions
1. **Prep the Oven & Pan :
– Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on each side.
2. **Prepare the Cake Batter :
– In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
– In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on high speed for 3-4 minutes until thick and pale. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
– Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
3. **Bake the Cake :
– Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
4. **Roll the Cake :
– While the cake is still warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Carefully invert the cake onto the towel, peeling off the parchment paper. Roll the cake up with the towel, starting from a short side, and let it cool completely.
5. **Make the Filling :
– In a large bowl, beat the whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
6. **Assemble the Cake Roll :
– Unroll the cooled cake and spread the strawberry whipped cream filling evenly across. Carefully roll the cake back up (without the towel) and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
7. **Decorate :
– Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate. Garnish with strawberry slices for an extra festive touch.
Enjoy this light and delicious **Strawberry Birthday Cake Roll** for a unique and beautiful celebration treat!