Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls (Printable)
Playful fusion dessert combining sponge cake, fresh strawberries, and cream rolled into bite-sized sushi-style treats.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cake
01 - 3.5 ounces all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Cream & Filling
06 - 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
07 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 3.5 ounces fresh strawberries, diced plus extra for garnish
→ Assembly
10 - 1-2 tablespoons desiccated coconut optional for rice effect
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9 x 13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale, approximately 5 minutes. Add vanilla extract and salt. Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
03 - Spread the batter evenly over the lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden and springy to the touch.
04 - Turn the sponge onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel away parchment paper. Roll sponge with the towel from the short end and let cool completely.
05 - While cake cools, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in diced strawberries.
06 - Unroll cooled sponge. Spread strawberry cream evenly, leaving a 1/2 inch border around edges.
07 - Re-roll sponge tightly. Slice off ends for neatness. Cut into 3/4 inch sushi-style pieces.
08 - Roll edges in desiccated coconut if desired. Garnish with thin strawberry slices or mint leaves.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They are conversation starters that disappear almost as fast as you can plate them
- The playful concept hides genuinely sophisticated flavors and textures
02 -
- Letting the sponge cool completely rolled in the towel is what trains it to curl back up without cracking
- Over-whipping the cream makes it grainy, so stop the moment you see stiff peaks
03 -
- Freeze the sponge for 20 minutes before filling if it feels too soft to handle
- A small offset spatula makes spreading the cream so much easier than using a regular knife