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Strawberry Cake Roll with one slice cut off at the end sitting on wood board topped with powdered sugar and fresh strawberries.
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Strawberry Shortcake Cake Roll

This stunning Strawberry Shortcake Cake Roll is a fresh twist on a classic dessert! Light and airy cake filled with sweet whipped cream and juicy strawberries - irresistible! Light, luscious and bursting with summer flavor!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword strawberry cake, strawberry cake roll, strawberry short cake cake roll, strawberry shortcake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 247kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Cake

  • 4 egg whites room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 5 egg yolks room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Filling

  • 1 pound strawberries washed, hulled, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar plus more for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray a 12x17 inch rimmed baking sheet with nonstick baking spray and line with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper with butter. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat egg whites on med-high until soft peaks form (1 to 2 minutes). Add one-third cup of sugar and continue beating on med-high speed until stiff peaks form (another 1 to 2 minutes). Set aside.
    4 egg whites, 1 cup granulated sugar
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, oil, milk, vanilla extract, two-thirds cup of sugar, and lemon zest.
    1 cup granulated sugar, 5 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt.
    ¾ cup all purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Stir dry ingredients into the wet just until combined.
  • Fold egg whites into the batter until fully incorporated.
  • Pour batter onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until the top of the cake is light brown. Let cool completely.

Filling

  • In a small bowl combine the strawberries, one tablespoon of sugar and lemon zest.
    1 pound strawberries, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream on high speed until soft peaks form.
    1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
    1 tablespoon sour cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • Spread onto the cooled cake leaving a one inch border around the edges.
  • Scatter strawberries over the top of the whipped cream.
  • Starting at the short end, roll up the cake, letting the parchment fall away as you roll.
  • Place the cake seam side down.
  • Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Video

Notes

Storage Information
This cake is best baked and enjoyed on the same day but it can be made ahead and stored if necessary.
  • Make Ahead: You can make the cake roll a day in advance. Store it in the fridge, loosely covered.
  • Refrigerator: This cake keeps well for up to 2 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Freezer: Wrap the roll tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. Add powdered sugar and fresh strawberries just before serving.

Tools and Equipment (affiliate links): 12 x 17 Rimmed Baking Sheet| Kitchen Scale | Glass Mixing Bowls Whisk | Electric Mixer (Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer) | OXO Dusting Wand

Please see post above for more information, step-by-step process photos, recipe tips and frequently asked questions.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 23.6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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