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Perfect Valentine’s Strawberry Crème Cake Roll

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A light, fluffy cake roll filled with whipped strawberry crème, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Easy to make with simple ingredients and impressive results.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (150g) strawberries, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • Whole fresh strawberries (optional, for topping)
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10 inch baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar on high speed for 5-7 minutes until thick, pale, and tripled in volume.
  4. Gently mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture in three additions using a rubber spatula, being careful to preserve air bubbles.
  6. Warm milk gently and mix in melted butter. Slowly fold this into the batter until just combined.
  7. Pour batter onto prepared baking sheet and spread evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cake springs back when touched and edges pull away from sides.
  9. While cake bakes, dust a clean kitchen towel generously with powdered sugar.
  10. Invert warm cake onto the towel, peel off parchment paper, and roll cake tightly with towel inside. Let cool completely rolled up.
  11. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  12. Fold in finely chopped strawberries gently into whipped cream.
  13. Carefully unroll cooled cake and spread strawberry crème evenly over surface, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
  14. Roll cake back up without towel, encasing the filling. Use towel to help keep it tight but gentle.
  15. Wrap cake roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  16. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with whole strawberries if desired.

Notes

Roll the cake while it’s still warm to prevent cracking. Use a powdered sugar-dusted towel for easy rolling. Whip cream to soft peaks and fold in strawberries gently to keep filling light and airy. Chill the roll for at least 1 hour before serving to set the shape and meld flavors. Can be made a day ahead for better flavor. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and coconut oil. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blends.

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