Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls (Printable)
A fun fusion dessert combining classic strawberry shortcake flavors rolled into sushi-style pieces with vanilla cake, fresh berries, and whipped cream.
# What You Need:
→ Cake Components
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
→ 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)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface.
02 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl until well combined.
03 - Beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until uniform.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Spread batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely.
06 - While cake cools, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
07 - Gently remove cooled cake from pan and place on a clean surface. Trim edges for neatness.
08 - Spread an even layer of whipped cream over the cake, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long side. Sprinkle diced strawberries evenly over the cream.
09 - Starting from the opposite long side, carefully roll the cake up tightly, 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 mint sprinkle if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The contrast of fluffy vanilla cake against fresh juicy strawberries creates that perfect bite-sized moment of happiness.
- You get all the elegance of a fancy restaurant dessert without needing any special pastry skills or tools.
02 -
- The cake must be completely cool before adding whipped cream, or you will end up with a sad, melty mess.
- Trimming the edges of the cake before rolling makes the final presentation look so much more professional.
03 -
- Use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts for the most beautiful, clean slices.
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream for faster, better results.