If you've ever wanted to make a beautiful jelly roll cake but thought it looked too complicate, this recipe is for you! With just a few simple changes to our Bakery Bliss Vanilla Cake Mix, you can create a light, soft sponge that's perfect for rolling around a sweet strawberry filling. 

Jelly roll cakes are a classic dessert that's just fitting for summer celebrations as they are for an afternoon treat with coffee or tea. The combination of a fluffy vanilla sponge and homemade strawberry filling is simple, fresh, and always a crowd-pleaser. 

The most important tip? Don't overbake the cake! A perfectly baked sponge stays soft and flexible, making it easy to roll without cracking. Follow the steps below, and you'll have a stunning dessert that's every bit as delicious as it looks. 

Happy Baking!

Strawberry Jelly Roll Cake

Ingredients

Cake:

• 1/2 bag (2 cups) Bakery Bliss Vanilla Cake Mix
• 3 eggs, separated
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup milk

Strawberry Filling:

• 3 cups strawberries, diced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Splash of water if needed

Instructions

Prepare the Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a 15 x 10-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, and oil. Add the cake mix and stir until combined. 
3. In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until they reach medium - stiff peaks.
4. Using a spatula, gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three additions, folding just until no white streaks remain after each addition. Be gentle, you want to keep as much air in the batter as possible. 
5. Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan. It will seem very thin, but that's exactly what you want for a jelly roll.
6. Bake for 11 - 12 minutes, or until the centre springs back when lightly touched. Don't overbake! Even an extra minute can make the cake dry and more likely to crack when rolled. 
7. While the cake bakes, lay a clean flat (non-textured) tea towel on the counter and generously dust it with icing sugar.
8. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, carefully flip it onto the prepared towel. Peel away the parchment paper immediately. 
9. Starting from the long side, gently roll the warm cake up inside the towel. Allow to cool completely while rolled. 

Make the Strawberry Filling

1. Combine the diced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a small sauce pan.
2. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries soften and become jam-like. Stirring occasionally, if it seems a little thick, you can add a bit of water as needed. 
3. Allow filling to cool completely.

Assemble

1. Once the cake has cooled completely, carefully unroll it.
   
2. Spread the cooled strawberry filling evenly over the surface and gently roll the cake back up, this time without the towel. 
3. Transfer to a serving plate and dust with icing sugar is desired. 

 

 

If you try this recipe, I'd love to see your version! Tag me @bakeryblissjess (#bakedwithbakerybliss) so I can share your creations.