Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls (Printable Version)

Vanilla cake rolled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a fun fusion 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched. Let cool completely.
06 - Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
07 - Gently remove the cooled cake from the pan and place on a clean surface. Trim edges for neatness.
08 - Spread an even layer of whipped cream over the cake, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long side. Sprinkle the diced strawberries evenly over the cream.
09 - Starting from the opposite long side, carefully roll the cake up tightly, using the parchment paper to help guide the roll. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to set.
10 - Slice the rolled cake into 8 even pieces to resemble sushi rolls. Top each piece with a strawberry slice and a sprinkle of chopped mint, if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the conversation starter that keeps people talking long after dessert is served
  • You get all the flavors of classic strawberry shortcake but with a playful twist that makes everyone smile
  • The bite sized pieces mean people can keep going back for just one more without feeling guilty
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are non negotiable here, cold eggs or butter will cause your batter to seize up and create a tough, lumpy cake
  • Chilling the rolled cake is the secret to those clean slices, if you try to cut it while its still soft youll end up with a squished mess
03 -
  • If your cake cracks while rolling, don panic, just press it back together and chill it, the cream will help hide any imperfections
  • Use the sharpest knife you own and wipe it clean between slices for those picture perfect spirals

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