Description
A festive cake roll bursting with the flavors of fresh berries and creamy filling, perfect for summer celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Filling options: Whipped cream, fresh berries, or cream cheese frosting
- Red and blue food coloring (optional)
- Fresh berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix eggs and sugar: Using a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until thick and pale—about 5-7 minutes.
- Add vanilla and milk, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually fold the dry mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Add color (if desired): Divide the batter into three bowls, dyeing one red and another blue. Pour these colors onto the prepared pan in a swirling pattern.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back.
- Prepare for rolling: Dust a kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
- Roll the cake: Once baked, carefully flip the cake onto the towel, peel away parchment, and roll it tightly in the towel. Let it cool completely.
- Fill and roll: Unroll the cake gently, spread the filling, and roll it back up without the towel.
- Chill: Place the rolled cake in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set before slicing.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh berries, slice, and savor.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: You can bake the cake a day in advance. Store leftovers wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze individual slices for a month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake roll, 4th of July, summer dessert, festive cake, berry cake, whipped cream