Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls (Printable)
Soft vanilla cake rolled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, sliced into playful sushi-style pieces for an elegant fusion dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake
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
→ 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.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
03 - Beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
05 - Spread batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cake springs back when touched. Let cool completely.
06 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
07 - Remove cooled cake from pan and place on a clean surface. Trim edges for neatness.
08 - Spread an even layer of whipped cream over the cake, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long side. Sprinkle diced strawberries evenly over the cream.
09 - Starting from the opposite long side, carefully roll the cake up tightly, using parchment paper to guide the roll. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
10 - Slice the rolled cake into 8 even pieces to resemble sushi rolls. Top each piece with a strawberry slice and chopped mint, if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast of textures is incredible. You get the pillowy softness of vanilla cake, the slight resistance of fresh strawberries, and cream that practically melts on your tongue.
- It looks so impressive on the plate but comes together in under an hour. Your guests will think you spent all day in the kitchen.
- The fusion concept sparks instant conversation. Who doesnt love seeing familiar flavors transformed into something unexpected and fun?
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients are your best friend here. Cold eggs or milk can cause your batter to seize up creating a tough cake that will crack when you try to roll it.
- The chilling step is not optional. Trying to slice your roll before it sets will result in a squished messy situation. Twenty minutes in the fridge makes all the difference.
- When in doubt about your strawberry dicing go smaller rather than larger. Large chunks create awkward lumps that make rolling difficult and eating messy.
03 -
- Work quickly once you start spreading the whipped cream especially on warm days. The cream can start to soften and slide making your roll uneven and harder to slice neatly.
- Use the sharpest knife you own for slicing. A dull knife will press down on your roll squishing out the filling and leaving you with less than perfect pieces.