Description
A delightful dessert that combines a light sponge cake with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, rolled to create a beautiful and impressive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves, warmed
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until pale and thick. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture. Sift the flour over the mixture and carefully fold it in until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared jelly roll pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- While the cake is baking, lay a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust it generously with powdered sugar.
- As soon as the cake is out of the oven, immediately invert it onto the prepared towel. Peel off the parchment paper.
- Starting from one short end, tightly roll the cake and the towel together. Let it cool completely in the roll.
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cake is completely cool, unroll it. Spread an even layer of whipped cream over the surface, and arrange half of the sliced strawberries over it.
- Carefully and tightly re-roll the cake, then transfer it to a serving platter.
- Drizzle with warmed strawberry jam and decorate with remaining sliced strawberries, extra dollops of whipped cream, and fresh mint leaves if desired. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better volume. Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: strawberry cake, swiss roll, dessert, summer dessert, easy baking