Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls (Printable Version)

Soft vanilla cake rolled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, sliced into playful sushi-style pieces for a unique fusion dessert experience.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1/4 cup milk
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Filling

09 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
10 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
11 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
12 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced

→ Garnish

13 - 4 whole strawberries, thinly sliced
14 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint

# Step-by-Step:

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 batter evenly onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cake springs back when touched. Cool completely.
06 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
07 - Gently remove cooled cake from pan and place on clean surface. Trim edges for neatness.
08 - Spread whipped cream evenly over cake, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long side. Sprinkle diced strawberries over cream.
09 - Starting from opposite long side, tightly roll cake using parchment paper to guide. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
10 - Slice rolled cake into 8 even pieces. Top each with strawberry slice and mint sprinkle. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It combines the nostalgic comfort of strawberry shortcake with the playful elegance of sushi presentation
  • The individual portions make serving effortless and each guest gets their own perfectly portioned treat
02 -
  • The cake must be completely cool before filling or the whipped cream will melt into a sad puddle
  • Chilling the rolled cake before slicing is absolutely crucial for clean sushi-like pieces
03 -
  • Dust your work surface with powdered sugar instead of flour to prevent sticking without adding flour taste
  • Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes before whipping cream for faster, stiffer peaks

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