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I created this Strawberry Birthday Cake Roll after dreaming of the perfect celebration dessert. The way that soft fluffy sponge wraps around clouds of whipped cream and juicy strawberries makes everyone smile. Every time I bring it to a party people can't believe how pretty the swirls look and always ask for the recipe.
Why We Love This One
This cake gives you everything you want in a special dessert light springy cake creamy filling and sweet berry flavor. The spiral design looks fancy but it's actually so simple to make. I love that I can prepare it ahead and just pull it out when company comes.
What You'll Need
- Eggs: Four large ones room temp for best fluff.
- Sugar: Three quarters cup makes it just sweet enough.
- Flour: One cup measured carefully for perfect texture.
- Baking Powder: Just a teaspoon helps it rise.
- Vanilla: One teaspoon pure extract is best.
- Heavy Cream: One cup for billowy filling.
- Powdered Sugar: Quarter cup sweetens our cream.
- Fresh Strawberries: One cup sliced ripe and sweet.
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Let's Make Magic
- Get Ready
- Heat your oven to 350°F line a jelly roll pan with parchment.
- Make Our Base
- Beat those eggs and sugar until light and fluffy about 5 minutes. Add vanilla then gently fold in flour and baking powder.
- Bake With Love
- Spread batter evenly bake just until springy about 12 minutes.
- The Roll Up
- Dust a clean towel with sugar flip cake onto it peel off paper roll it up while warm let cool.
- Creamy Filling
- Whip cream and sugar until peaks form slice berries thin.
- Put It Together
- Unroll that cooled cake spread with cream top with berries roll back up nice and gentle.
- The Finish Line
- Let it chill for an hour seam side down then slice and serve.
My Best Tips
Room temperature eggs whip up so much better. Watch that bake time carefully we want it soft enough to roll. Rolling while warm prevents cracks. Try adding a thin layer of strawberry jam it's amazing.
Serving Ideas
This cake shines at birthdays and holidays. I love serving it with tea or coffee sometimes even bubbly for grown up parties. Extra berries on top make it look even prettier.
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Good To Know
Each slice comes in around 260 calories not bad for such a special treat. Those fresh berries add nice vitamins and the whipped cream keeps it from feeling too heavy.
Keep It Fresh
Leftovers stay good in the fridge for three days. Want to freeze it? Wrap it well it'll keep for three months. Just thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Mix It Up
Try adding jam switching to raspberries or drizzling with chocolate. Sometimes I make a tropical version with mango and coconut cream it's like summer on a plate.
Why You'll Love It
This cake brings such joy to any celebration. The combination of tender cake creamy filling and fresh fruit just makes people happy. Whether it's a birthday special dinner or just because it never fails to impress.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why did my cake crack while rolling?
- Roll cake while warm and let cool in towel. Unroll gently when completely cool. If too cold, cake becomes inflexible.
- → Can I make this ahead?
- Assemble up to 24 hours ahead and keep refrigerated. Best served within a day as strawberries release moisture over time.
- → Why dust with powdered sugar?
- Powdered sugar prevents cake from sticking to towel during rolling. Also adds light sweetness and pretty finish.
- → Can I use other fruits?
- Any berries work well. Avoid very juicy fruits that could make filling too wet. Pat fruit dry before using.
- → Why roll in a towel?
- Rolling while warm helps cake develop muscle memory for final shape. Towel prevents sticking and absorbs steam.