Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls (Print Page)
Vanilla cake rolled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream into fun sushi-inspired dessert bites.
# What You Need:
→ Cake Components
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1/4 cup milk
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cream Filling
09 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
10 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
→ Garnish
13 - 4 whole strawberries, thinly sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface.
02 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl until thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
05 - Spread batter evenly onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cake springs back when touched lightly. Cool completely.
06 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
07 - Remove cooled cake from pan and place on clean work surface. Trim edges for even rolling.
08 - Spread whipped cream evenly over cake surface, leaving 1/2-inch border along one long side. Distribute diced strawberries uniformly across cream layer.
09 - Starting from opposite long side, tightly roll cake using parchment paper as guide. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set structure.
10 - Cut chilled roll into 8 equal pieces. Top each piece with strawberry slice and sprinkle with fresh mint. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sheer surprise on guests faces when they realize these elegant sushi pieces are actually cake
- That perfect moment where vanilla cake meets sweet cream and fresh strawberries in every bite
02 -
- The cake must be completely cool before adding whipped cream or it will melt
- Chilling the rolled cake for twenty minutes makes slicing clean and easy
03 -
- A sharp knife dipped in hot water creates the cleanest slices
- Store bought Swiss roll works in a pinch but homemade cake has better texture