Strawberry Swiss Roll
This light and fluffy Strawberry Swiss Roll features a soft sponge cake filled with sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries, perfect for celebrations or as an afternoon treat. The dessert combines simplicity with elegance, making it ideal for beginner bakers and seasoned pros alike.
Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
For Decoration (Optional):
- Additional whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Prepare the Sponge Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 9x13-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with vanilla extract until pale and creamy. Fold into the egg whites gently.
- Sift flour and baking powder over the egg mixture. Carefully fold in to maintain the airiness.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and springs back when lightly pressed.
Roll the Cake:
- While the cake is still warm, invert it onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Remove the parchment paper, then gently roll the cake with the towel. Allow it to cool completely in this rolled shape.
Make the Filling:
- Whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Wash, hull, and slice strawberries.
Assemble:
- Unroll the cooled cake and spread an even layer of strawberry jam. Then, spread the whipped cream, leaving a small border around the edges. Scatter sliced strawberries over the cream.
- Carefully re-roll the cake (without the towel). Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
Decorate and Serve:
- Transfer the roll to a serving platter. Pipe additional whipped cream on top, and garnish with fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar.