Strawberry Shortcake Sushi (Print Version)
Vanilla cake rolled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, sliced into playful sushi-style pieces for a fun fusion dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Cake
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 (optional)
# 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 bowl until thoroughly blended.
03 - Beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until homogeneous.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Spread batter evenly onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely.
06 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
07 - Remove cooled cake from pan and trim edges for neatness. Spread whipped cream evenly over surface, leaving 1/2-inch border along one long side. Sprinkle diced strawberries over cream.
08 - Starting from opposite long side, roll cake tightly using parchment paper as guide. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
09 - Slice rolled cake into 8 even pieces resembling sushi rolls. Top each piece with strawberry slice and mint if desired. Serve chilled.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The looks on guests faces when they realize these are dessert, not seafood, is absolutely worth the effort
- You get all the classic strawberry shortcake flavors in something that feels playful and unexpected
02 -
- Letting the cake cool completely before filling prevents the whipped cream from melting into a sad puddle
- Chilling the rolled cake before slicing is the secret to getting clean, restaurant worthy pieces
03 -
- If your cake cracks while rolling, do not panic as the whipped cream and strawberries will hide most imperfections
- A sharp knife dipped in hot water creates the cleanest slices through the chilled roll