Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls (Printable Version)
Soft vanilla cake rolled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, sliced into playful sushi-shaped pieces for a unique dessert experience.
# What You Need:
→ Cake Components
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
→ Cream 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
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until well incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs thoroughly. Whisk in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Spread batter evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely on the pan.
06 - While cake cools, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
07 - Carefully invert the cooled cake onto a clean work surface. Trim the edges evenly for a neat appearance.
08 - Spread whipped cream in an even layer over the cake surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long edge. Distribute diced strawberries uniformly over the cream.
09 - Starting from the long side opposite the border, roll the cake tightly. Use the parchment paper to guide and support the roll as you work.
10 - Wrap the rolled cake securely in parchment. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the roll to firm and set.
11 - Cut the chilled roll into 8 even pieces. Top each piece with a strawberry slice and sprinkle with chopped mint if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its the dessert that makes everyone do a double take at the table
- You get all the flavors of strawberry shortcake with zero plates needed
02 -
- Working quickly once the cake comes out of the oven is crucial because warm cake will melt your whipped cream instantly
- If your cake cracks while rolling, press it together and chill it anyway because the cream will hide most imperfections
03 -
- Chill your baking sheet in the freezer for ten minutes before spreading the batter to help it cook more evenly
- Use a serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion to cut through the rolled cake without squishing it