Strawberry Cream Roll

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a jelly roll pan and line with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, beat eggs until thick and pale yellow. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar, beating continuously until light and fluffy. Stir in hot water and vanilla extract. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gently fold in sifted flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake is springy to the touch and begins to pull away from the edges of the pan. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins While the cake bakes, lay out a clean tea towel and dust it generously with confectioners' sugar. Once the cake is done, immediately invert it onto the prepared towel. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Carefully peel off the parchment paper. Trim any crusty edges of the cake with a sharp knife or kitchen shears. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Starting from one end, gently roll the cake up tightly in the sugared towel. Let it cool completely in the rolled position. (1 hour)

Recipe View 5 mins In a small, microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let it stand for 5 minutes to soften. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. In a separate bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Microwave the gelatin in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted. Gently pour the melted gelatin over the sugared strawberries and stir to combine. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until medium-stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the cooled strawberry-gelatin mixture into the whipped cream. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread the strawberry cream filling evenly over the surface of the cake. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Reroll the cake tightly, without the towel. Wrap the roll tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set. (1 hour)

Recipe View 2 mins Before serving, dust the Strawberry Cream Roll generously with confectioners' sugar. Slice and enjoy! (2 minutes)