Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls (Printable)
Soft vanilla cake rolled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for an elegant fusion dessert
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Components
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 mixing bowl.
03 - Beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until well combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Spread batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cake springs back when touched. Cool completely.
06 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form while cake cools.
07 - Gently remove cooled cake from the pan and place on a clean surface. Trim edges for neatness.
08 - Spread whipped cream evenly over the cake, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long side. Sprinkle diced strawberries over the cream.
09 - Starting from the opposite long side, tightly roll the cake 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 Tips:
01 -
- This dessert stops conversations dead the moment it hits the table because brains cannot immediately process what they are seeing
- The combination of soft vanilla cake with fresh strawberries and cream hits that perfect balance between sophisticated comfort food and sheer playful fun
02 -
- Attempting to roll warm cake will result in a sad, squished mess that tastes good but looks nothing like sushi
- Overfilling with cream or strawberries causes blowouts when you slice, resist the urge to stuff each roll to maximum capacity
03 -
- Freeze the rolled cake for 30 minutes before slicing if you want extra clean edges and professional looking pieces
- A little lemon zest mixed into the whipped cream adds brightness that cuts through the rich sweetness beautifully