Ingredients
– 4 egg whites at room temperature
– 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
– 5 egg yolks at room temperature
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 3 tablespoons whole milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
– 1 pound strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– 1 tablespoon sour cream
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
Instructions
1-First Step: Preheat oven to 350Β°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick baking spray, line with parchment paper, and grease the parchment with butter.
2-Second Step: Beat egg whites in a medium bowl on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (1-2 minutes). Add 1/3 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form (1-2 more minutes). Set aside.
3-Third Step: In another medium bowl, whisk egg yolks, 2/3 cup sugar, oil, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
4-Fourth Step: In a small bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined.
5-Fifth Step: Fold egg whites gently into the batter until fully incorporated. Stop as soon as you see no streaks so you donβt deflate the foam.
6-Sixth Step: Pour batter onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until the top is lightly browned.
7-Seventh Step: Let cake cool completely. This is the make-or-break moment. If you roll warm cake, it can crack and tear.
8-Eighth Step: For the filling, combine strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Let sit to release juices.
9-Ninth Step: Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar, then beat until stiff peaks form.
10-Tenth Step: Spread whipped cream on cooled cake, leaving a 1-inch border around edges, then scatter strawberries on top.
11-Eleventh Step: Starting at the short end, roll the cake gently, allowing parchment to fall away as you roll. Go slow, and keep the pressure light.
12-Twelfth Step: Place seam side down and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
13-Final Step: Slice and serve. For clean slices, wipe your knife between cuts if needed.
Last Step:
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π₯ Room-temperature eggs whip to superior volume for feather-light sponge cake.
π Macerate strawberries ahead and avoid overfilling for seamless, spill-free rolling.
π§ Grease parchment thoroughly; cool fully to prevent cracks and ensure easy unrolling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 109mg
