Easy Strawberry Cake Roll (Printable Version)
Light strawberry cake roll with whipped cream and berries. Perfect for summer gatherings or brunch.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 large eggs at room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup milk
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1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
→ Filling and Topping
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2 cups whipping cream
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 pound fresh strawberries sliced
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1 tablespoon icing sugar for dusting
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Fresh mint leaves optional for garnish
→ Other
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Nonstick cooking spray
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Parchment paper
# Steps:
01 -
Combine milk and white vinegar in a small dish and set aside to curdle.
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Whisk together flour baking powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
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Beat room temperature eggs until fluffy then add sugar and mix well.
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Add soured milk and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and stir.
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Add half the flour mixture mix gently then add the rest and combine without overmixing.
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Line a cookie sheet with parchment spray with cooking spray including sides.
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Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan tap to remove air bubbles and bake at 325 F for 14 to 17 minutes.
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Dust a clean tea towel with icing sugar invert hot cake onto towel peel off parchment and roll tightly from short end while warm.
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Let rolled cake cool completely then unroll and trim crispy edges.
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Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form reserve one cup of cream and one cup of strawberries for garnish mix remaining cream with sliced berries.
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Spread strawberry cream mixture over unrolled cake reroll from the same end seam side down.
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Top with reserved whipped cream and strawberries garnish with mint leaves if desired and refrigerate until serving.
# Notes:
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Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
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Chill the whipped cream if preparing in advance to maintain texture.
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Cake must be rolled while warm to prevent cracking.
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Use a serrated knife to trim and slice cleanly.