Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls (Printable Version)
Sponge cake rolled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, shaped like sushi for a whimsical presentation.
# What You Need:
→ Sponge Cake Base
01 - 3.5 oz all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Cream Filling
06 - 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
07 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar
08 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 3.5 oz fresh strawberries, diced plus extra for garnish
→ Assembly Garnish
10 - 1-2 tbsp desiccated coconut (optional for rice effect)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9 x 13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Add vanilla extract and salt. Gently fold in flour until just combined.
03 - Spread batter evenly over lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden and springy to touch.
04 - Turn sponge onto clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel away parchment. Roll sponge with towel from short end. Let cool completely.
05 - Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks. Gently fold in diced strawberries.
06 - Unroll cooled sponge. Spread strawberry cream evenly, leaving 1/2 inch border. Re-roll sponge tightly.
07 - Slice off ends for neatness. Cut into 3/4 inch sushi-style pieces.
08 - Roll edges in desiccated coconut if desired. Garnish with thin strawberry slices or mint leaves.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the dessert that gets people talking and reaching for their phones before they even take a bite
- The combination of light vanilla sponge and fresh strawberry cream feels like eating a cloud
- These bite sized rolls are impossibly cute yet completely approachable for everyday baking
02 -
- Roll the sponge while it's still warm or it will crack when you try to re-roll it later with filling
- The cream filling must be whipped to stiff peaks or it will ooze out when you slice the rolls
- Chill the filled roll for 30 minutes before slicing if you want cleaner more precise pieces
03 -
- Dust your kitchen towel with plenty of powdered sugar to prevent sticking during that crucial first roll
- Freeze your rolled sponge for 15 minutes before filling if it feels too soft to handle