Description
This Strawberry Swiss Roll Charlotte Cake is a dreamy fusion of light sponge cake, whipped cream filling, and fresh strawberries. The outer layer is made of mini chocolate or vanilla Swiss rolls, while the inside hides a creamy mousse-like center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for celebrations, tea parties, or romantic occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 90 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 200 g chocolate spread or strawberry jam (for filling)
- 250 g mascarpone or cream cheese
- 300 ml cold heavy cream
- 80 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries, halved (for decoration)
- Whipped cream for piping
- Melted dark or white chocolate (for drizzling)
- Freeze-dried berries or pink sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a large rectangular baking tray with parchment paper.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and tripled in volume (about 5 minutes). Gently fold in sifted flour and baking powder. Add milk, oil, and vanilla.
- Pour into the tray and bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden. Immediately roll the warm sponge in parchment paper and let cool.
- Once cool, unroll, spread with chocolate spread or jam, and roll it back tightly. Slice into even rolls, about 1.5–2 cm thick.
- Beat the mascarpone (or cream cheese) with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add cold heavy cream and whip until thick and fluffy. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Line the sides of a springform pan (20–22 cm) with the Swiss roll slices, arranging them upright around the edges. Place some rolls on the bottom to form the base.
- Spoon in half of the cream filling and smooth it out. Add a layer of sliced fresh strawberries. Spread the remaining cream on top and smooth the surface.
- Refrigerate for at least 4–5 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, pipe whipped cream rosettes around the edges. Garnish with halved strawberries and drizzle melted chocolate. Sprinkle with freeze-dried berries or edible decorations if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cream cheese.
- Make sure to chill the cream filling well for better texture.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Assembling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg