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Flavorful American Flag Strawberry Blueberry Cream Cake Roll

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A festive and easy-to-make cake roll featuring a light sponge layered with whipped cream and fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged to resemble the American flag. Perfect for patriotic occasions and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (90 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a half-sheet jelly roll pan (10×15 inches) with parchment paper, covering the sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat 3 eggs and 3/4 cup sugar on high speed for about 5 minutes until pale, thick, and tripled in volume.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together 3/4 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped eggs in three additions using a rubber spatula, being careful not to deflate the batter.
  5. Stir in 2 tbsp whole milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and pourable but thick.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cake springs back lightly and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust it with powdered sugar. Immediately invert the cake onto the towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
  8. Starting from the short side, roll the cake and towel together into a tight spiral. Let it cool completely rolled up.
  9. In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  10. Gently unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface, leaving about a 1/2-inch border.
  11. Arrange sliced strawberries in neat rows on one side to represent stripes, and cluster blueberries on the opposite corner to mimic stars.
  12. Carefully roll the cake back up without squeezing out the filling. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
  13. Use a sharp serrated knife to cut the cake roll into 1-inch slices, revealing the red, white, and blue pattern.

Notes

Roll the cake while warm using a powdered sugar-dusted towel to prevent cracking. Use fresh, dry berries to avoid soggy cream. Chill the cake roll for at least 1 hour before slicing for cleaner cuts. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour; for dairy-free, use coconut cream and non-dairy milk.

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