Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls (Printable View)

Soft vanilla cake rolled with fresh diced strawberries and whipped cream, sliced into elegant sushi-style pieces for a playful dessert presentation.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center. Cool completely on a wire rack.
06 - While cake cools, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Do not overwhip.
07 - Gently remove the cooled cake from the pan and place on a clean, flat surface. Trim the edges with a sharp knife for even rolling.
08 - Spread whipped cream evenly over the cake surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long side. Sprinkle diced strawberries uniformly across the cream layer.
09 - Starting from the long side opposite the border, carefully roll the cake into a tight cylinder. Use the parchment paper to guide and support the roll as you work.
10 - Wrap the rolled cake in parchment and refrigerate for 20 minutes to set. Remove and slice into 8 even pieces, approximately 1 1/2 inches thick each.
11 - Top each sushi roll with a thin strawberry slice and sprinkle with chopped mint if desired. Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They look incredibly fancy but come together in under an hour with basic baking skills
  • The combination of vanilla cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream is pure nostalgia meets elegance
  • Perfect for dinner parties because you can make them ahead and chill until serving time
02 -
  • The cake must be completely cool before you attempt to spread the whipped cream, otherwise it will melt and make rolling impossible
  • Trimming the edges of the cake before rolling makes for much cleaner slices that look like authentic sushi pieces
  • If your roll cracks while rolling, simply press it back together and chill it anyway the whipped cream holds everything together beautifully
03 -
  • If your strawberries are especially large, cut them into smaller pieces so they distribute evenly throughout the roll
  • A serrated knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between cuts gives you the cleanest slices

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