Swiss Roll Cake with Strawberries
A simple twist on a classic Swiss Roll Cake, this version eliminates the fuss of rolling. A soft and buttery sponge cake is topped with luscious whipped cream, sweet strawberry jam, and fresh strawberries, making it a perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar divided: 1/4 cup + 3/4 cup
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ⅓ cup water
- 25 g melted butter or margarine
For the Topping:
- 2-3 tbsp strawberry jam
- 250 ml whipping cream
- 2 tsp icing sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 packet strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Line an 8-inch round pan with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Separate the egg whites and yolks into two large bowls.
- With an electric mixer, beat egg whites until lightly stiff.
- Gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar to the egg whites and beat for 2-3 minutes until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Beat egg yolks for 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.
- Add the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, water, and vanilla extract to the yolks, and beat for 1 minute.
- Gently fold the sifted flour mixture into the yolk mixture in two batches, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the beaten egg whites, maintaining as much air as possible.
- Add melted butter and gently fold into the batter. (It's okay if the butter is not fully incorporated.)
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely on a wire rack.
- For the Topping: Whip the cream to the desired consistency, then add icing sugar and vanilla and mix well.
- Place the cooled cake on a cake plate. Spread the strawberry jam over the cake, then top with whipped cream.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure not to overmix the batter to keep it light and fluffy.
- The cake can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- For a twist, you can use other fruit jams or add mixed berries for decoration.