Description
Celebrate Independence Day with this stunning 4th of July Cake Roll, a delightful dessert that combines a light vanilla sponge cake with a creamy filling and fresh berries. This festive treat is not only visually impressive but also easy to make, making it the perfect centerpiece for your summer gatherings. Each slice reveals vibrant colors and rich flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (whipped)
- 1/2 cup strawberries (sliced)
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy and mix in vanilla.
- Combine the egg mixture with dry ingredients and pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Invert the baked cake onto powdered sugar-dusted parchment and roll it up while warm. Allow cooling completely.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then spread over the cooled cake. Add sliced strawberries and blueberries before rolling it back up gently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg