Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls (Printable)
A playful fusion dessert featuring rolled vanilla cake filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, sliced into elegant sushi-style pieces.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cake Base
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
→ Cream 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
04 - Spread batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely on a wire rack.
05 - While cake cools, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form.
06 - Gently remove cooled cake from pan and place on a clean work surface. Trim edges for a neat, uniform appearance.
07 - Spread whipped cream evenly over cake surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long side. Sprinkle diced strawberries uniformly across the cream.
08 - Starting from the filled long side, carefully roll cake tightly using parchment paper to guide the roll. Wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
09 - Remove from refrigerator and slice roll into 8 even pieces using a sharp knife. Wipe knife clean between cuts for neat edges.
10 - Top each piece with a thin strawberry slice and sprinkle with chopped mint if desired. Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the kind of dessert that makes people lean in and ask how you did it
- The combination of vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream is timeless but the presentation feels completely new
02 -
- The cake must be completely cool before spreading whipped cream or it will melt and create a soggy mess
- Chilling the rolled cake for at least 20 minutes makes slicing much cleaner and prevents those squashed sushi pieces
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- If the cake cracks while rolling, dont worry, the whipped cream will fill those gaps and no one will notice after slicing
- Store bought Swiss roll works in a pinch and cuts your prep time down to almost nothing