Description
Celebrate Independence Day with this stunning 4th of July Cake Roll, featuring a light sponge cake wrapped around a rich cream filling and adorned with fresh berries. The vibrant red, white, and blue colors make it the perfect centerpiece for summer gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, this dessert will delight your family and friends, creating sweet memories with every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries and blueberries (mixed)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a jelly roll pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and vanilla until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture gently.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; fold in berries.
- Once cooled, invert cake onto a kitchen towel, spread filling on top, and roll tightly from one end.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Substitute berries as desired; consider using peaches or mangos for tropical flair. Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking. Serve chilled for the best taste.