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This strawberry cake roll includes a fluffy sponge cake rolled up with cream and fresh strawberries. It’s moist, flavorful, and most importantly — simple and easy!

strawberry cake roll on a plate

I don’t love baking (I much more prefer cooking), but when I do bake, I often prefer to make cake rolls. I find they are so quick to prepare and require very little effort, but still end up looking so extravagant. They always come out so light and airy, which you know is the gold standard of cake rolls! This “strawberry swiss roll” look-alike is so quick and easy, and it literally takes under an hour to make.

In this strawberry cake roll recipe, the fresh strawberry flavor and the airy cake combined is incredible. For all my beginner bakers, this recipe is for you. I believe it may actually give you the confidence you need for any future baking endeavors! This is actually one of the first cakes I learned how to make, and I remember it really helped me gain some much needed confidence.

Reader reviews: A whole lot of you have wrote to me how much you’ve loved this recipe over the years. Collectively, the roll has been served at so many Mother’s Day celebrations, baby showers, Valentines day, birthdays, at summer parties, and so much more! I’m so honored!

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How to Make Strawberry Cake Roll

Strawberry roll cakes look so impressive, but they’re surprisingly so simple to make! The cake recipe is only three ingredients (plus a few more for the filling), and the rolling process is easy. Here’s how to do it all from scratch.

  • Make the batter: While the oven is preheating, make the cake batter by beating the eggs and sugar together until doubled in volume. Add the all purpose flour in thirds and fold gently until just combined.
  • Bake the cake: Add the cake batter to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 12-14 minutes.
  • Roll the cake: Top the hot cake with a clean tea towel and roll the cake. Allow the cake roll to cool before gently removing the towel and parchment paper. Unroll the cake and spread with the blended strawberries.
  • Create the cream/frosting: Make the cake cream by mixing together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the cold whipping cream until firm and stiff peaks form. Spread the cake cream over the cake and sprinkle with the diced strawberries.
  • Roll and decorate: Roll the cake up again. Decorate the cake roll with powdered sugar, extra diced strawberries, or more cake cream. Refrigerate (covered) until ready to slice and serve.

Kitchen tool spotlight: I think every baker needs a quality mixer to make things easier. In this recipe, I always reach for a silicone spatula and my go-to sheet pan (which is super similar to a jelly roll pan).

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sponge cake in a baking sheet
blended strawberries
blended strawberries on a sponge cake
cream over sponge cake

Tips For a Cake Roll

Here’s a few tips and tricks on how to make this strawberry cake roll “piece of cake” easy. It’ll look just like the ol’ Little Debbie strawberry shortcake rolls from our childhood!

  • Gently fold in the flour: When adding the flour to the whisked eggs, fold it in gently to avoid flattening the batter. The batter should have a airy consistency, which gives the sponge cake a tender, airy texture.
  • Roll the cake right away: It’s best to roll the cake in the towel right after it finishes baking. As it cools, the cake will take on a “rolled” shape, helping it keep its shape later. Allow it to cool slightly before carefully unrolling and adding the strawberry filling.
  • Carefully add the filling: Be gentle with the strawberry sponge roll when spreading on the filling and cream. There may be small cracks, which is okay because you will spread the cream over the cracks to cover them.
  • Keep the cake cold: Keep the cake in the refrigerator until right before serving. The cold cream and fresh berries give it the most refreshing taste.
  • Add more syrup (optional): If you like an extra moist cake, make a simple syrup in a small bowl. Then, slowly brush on the syrup onto the sponge cake.

Hot tip: You can use any berries in this cake roll recipe. Try switching out the jam and berries or use a different fruit like bananas.

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Make Ahead & Storage

This strawberry roll can be made up to three days ahead of time. Store the finished cake roll in the fridge covered, and remove just before serving.

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Easy Strawberry Cake Roll Recipe

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Servings
12 Servings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin
This strawberry cake roll includes a fluffy sponge cake rolled up with cream and fresh strawberries. It's moist, flavorful, and most importantly — simple and easy!

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup strawberries blended into smooth mixture
  • 1 cup strawberries diced into small pieces

Cake Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream very cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar or granulated
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Beat the eggs together with the sugar until it doubles in volume.
    eggs in a bowl
  • Add the flour to the egg mixture in thirds. Fold gently with each addition until combined. Be careful to not over-mix the batter.
    flour on a sifter
  • Spread the cake batter onto a lined baking sheet. 10" X 15" is the perfect size. Bake for 12 minutes.
    cake mixture in a baking sheet
  • Remove the cake from the oven and place a kitchen towel over the cake. Roll up the shorter side, making it into a long roll. Let the roll cool to room temperature. Gently unroll the cake and remove the towel and parchment paper.
    rolled up sponge cake
  • Spread the blended strawberries over the cake. Let the mixture soak for a few minutes while you make the cream.
    strawberry jam over a sponge cake
  • To make the cake cream, combine the softened cream cheese with the sugar. Beat until the mixture is smooth and has no lumps. Add the cold whipping cream to the cream cheese mixture and beat until the cream is firm.
    cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl
  • Spread a layer of cream over the cake and sprinkle with some of the diced strawberries.
    cake with blended strawberries and cream
  • Roll the cake back into a roll. Decorate the cake with powdered sugar, remaining diced strawberries, or more cream. Keep it refrigerated until serving.
    strawberry cake roll on a plate
Nutrition Facts
Easy Strawberry Cake Roll Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 135mg45%
Sodium 99mg4%
Potassium 132mg4%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 813IU16%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Updated April 1, 2026

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Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.