Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Roll
Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Roll is a delightful dessert that combines the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake with the elegance of a rolled cake. This dessert features a soft and fluffy vanilla sponge cake rolled around a luscious cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries, then topped with whipped cream and more strawberries for an irresistible treat. Whether it’s for a celebration or a special dessert, this cake roll is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- For the Cake
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting the towel
- For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
- For Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Make the Sponge Cake
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using an electric mixer on high speed until thick, pale, and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together, then gradually fold them into the egg mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with an offset spatula. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the top is springy to the touch.
- Roll the Cake
- While the cake is still warm, turn it out onto a clean kitchen towel generously dusted with powdered sugar.
- Peel off the parchment paper and roll the cake tightly from the short end with the towel. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Assemble the Cake Roll
- Unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly over the surface, leaving a small border. Sprinkle the diced strawberries over the filling.
- Roll the cake back up tightly (without the towel) and place seam-side down on a serving platter.
- Garnish and Chill
- Spread whipped cream over the top of the roll and garnish with sliced strawberries. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to set.