Description
A light and airy sponge cake rolled with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (95g), sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 ml), cold
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (225g), sliced
- Optional: 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, extending over edges for easy removal.
- Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add half of the granulated sugar (3/8 cup) and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar and vanilla extract. Add milk and mix well.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture without overmixing.
- Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three additions using a spatula until no streaks remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the top springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, chill your mixing bowl and beaters. Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- Once the cake is done, loosen edges with a knife. Place a clean kitchen towel over the cake, invert the pan to release the cake onto the towel, and peel off the parchment paper.
- Roll the cake up with the towel inside while still warm to prevent cracking. Let it cool completely rolled up.
- When cooled, gently unroll the cake. Spread whipped cream evenly over the surface, then scatter sliced strawberries on top.
- Roll the cake back up without the towel. Chill for at least 1 hour to set.
- Before serving, optionally dust with powdered sugar or garnish with extra strawberries and lemon zest.
Notes
Roll the cake while warm with a towel to prevent cracking. Use cold heavy cream and a chilled bowl for best whipped cream results. Avoid overbaking to keep sponge soft and springy. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and almond or oat milk. Frozen berries can be used if fresh are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of c
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 4
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, roll-up cake, sponge cake, whipped cream, easy dessert, summer dessert, homemade cake