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Strawberry Cake Roll

Strawberry Cake Roll with whipping cream, mascarpone and fresh strawberries, a delicious summer dessert that is refreshing and so flavourful. The vanilla sponge is moist and light, and the strawberry cream filling has the perfect amount of sweetness. A scrumptious dessert for Mother's Day, or a brilliant afternoon tea party.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cooling Time
1 min
Total Time
19 mins
Servings: 1 roll
Calories: 3306 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

For the sponge
  • 5 eggs
  • 125 g granulated sugar
  • 125 g self-raising flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the strawberry filling
  • 300 g fresh strawberries
  • 250 g mascarpone
  • 125 ml whipping cream
  • 100 g icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. To make the sponge, crack and add the eggs to a large bowl together with the sugar.
  2. Beat well with a hand mixer until they triple their volume and the get a pale yellow colour.
  3. Sift in the flour, add the salt, baking powder and vanilla extract, and mix again.
  4. Line a baking tray (mine is 26x36cm or 10x14 inches) with non-stick paper, and pour the batter in evenly.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 13 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the tray without peeling the paper off, and roll the sponge.
  7. Leave to cool completely.
  8. To make the filling, wash and chop the strawberries, and arrange them on a baking paper to soak up the water.
  9. In a large bowl, sift in the icing sugar, add the mascarpone, whipping cream and vanilla extract and mix well with a hand mixer until you get soft peaks.
  10. Add the chopped strawberries, and use a spatula to mix everything together.
  11. Chill the filling in the fridge until ready to use.
  12. When the sponge has cooled down, spread the filling in an even layer, and roll it carefully while peeling the paper off.
  13. Dust the roll with icing sugar and garnish with slices of strawberries.

Notes

  • Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
  • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.
  • Make sure you keep the cream chilled in the fridge until you are ready to use it. 
  • If you don't use it all up, store the remaining filling into a plastic container, and freeze - and you get the most delicious strawberry ice cream too!

Nutrition Information

Calories 3306kcal (165%) Carbohydrates 351g (117%) Protein 65g (130%) Fat 183g (282%) Saturated Fat 106g (530%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 1240mg (413%) Sodium 510mg (21%) Potassium 1396mg (40%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 239g (478%) Vitamin A 6564IU (131%) Vitamin C 177mg (197%) Calcium 797mg (80%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1roll

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3306

% Daily Value*

Calories 3306kcal 165%
Carbohydrates 351g 117%
Protein 65g 130%
Fat 183g 282%
Saturated Fat 106g 530%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 1240mg 413%
Sodium 510mg 21%
Potassium 1396mg 30%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 239g 478%
Vitamin A 6564IU 131%
Vitamin C 177mg 197%
Calcium 797mg 80%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.