Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls (Printable)
Delightful fusion dessert combining vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream rolled into sushi-style pieces
# What You 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
→ Whipped 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 (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
03 - Beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until uniform. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
04 - Spread batter evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the 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 - Carefully remove cooled cake from the pan and place on a clean work surface. Trim the edges with a sharp knife for even rolling.
07 - 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.
08 - Starting from the long side opposite the border, tightly roll the cake using the parchment paper to guide the shape. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set the filling.
09 - Remove the roll from the refrigerator and cut into 8 equal pieces with a sharp knife. Wipe the blade clean between cuts for neat slices.
10 - Top each piece with a thin strawberry slice and a light sprinkle of chopped mint, if using. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These look ridiculously impressive but actually come together faster than most layer cakes
- That moment when you slice into the roll and reveal the strawberry spiral is pure kitchen magic
02 -
- The cake must be completely cool before rolling or the whipped cream will melt into a sad mess
- Tight rolling requires confidence, hesitate and the spiral gets loose, but the parchment paper is your best friend here
03 -
- If your cake cracks while rolling, press it together firmly and chill, the cream helps bind everything back together
- Extra strawberry sauce drizzled over the plate takes these from cute to restaurant-worthy