Strawberry Mascarpone Swiss Roll Cake
A delightful dessert combining soft sponge cake with creamy mascarpone cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for special occasions or as a sweet end to your day.
Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake
- 4 large large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole milk (60ml)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (95g)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Cream Filling
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (225g), cold
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (360ml), cold
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (40g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For Decoration
- Extra whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together for about 5 minutes until pale, fluffy, and doubled in volume.
- Mix in the vanilla and milk.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold until combined and smooth without deflating the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden and springy to the touch.
- While still warm, roll the sponge cake up in a clean kitchen towel dusted lightly with powdered sugar. Let it cool completely.
Filling and Rolling
- Toss the strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let them sit for 10 minutes to become glossy and juicy.
- In a chilled bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until thick, smooth, and fluffy.
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake and spread a thick layer of mascarpone cream over the surface.
- Arrange the strawberries evenly across the cake.
- Gently roll the cake back up tightly and transfer to a serving platter seam-side down.
- Frost the outside with the remaining mascarpone cream and decorate with whipped cream swirls, fresh strawberries, mint leaves, and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing for clean, beautiful swirls.
Notes
Ensure that your eggs are at room temperature for better whipping. Be gentle when folding in dry ingredients to maintain the airiness of the batter. This cake pairs well with tea or coffee.