Strawberry-Mallow Cake Roll |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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It is very light - perfect for summer get-togethers. Although it looks complicated, it is actually quite easy to prepare and is worth the effort. Prep time does not include 2 hrs setting time in refrigerator. Ingredients:
4 eggs, separated |
2/3 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup sugar, divided |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 (8 ounce) cartons spreadable strawberry cream cheese |
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme |
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided |
Directions:
1. Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Line a greased 15 x10 x1 baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside.
3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened.
5. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon colored.
6. Beat in vanilla.
7. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
8. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
9. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, on high, until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
10. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites.
11. Gently spoon into prepared pan and bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
12. Cool for 5 minutes then turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar.
13. Gently peel of waxed paper and then roll up cake in the towel, starting with a short side.
14. Cool completely on a wire rack.
15. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme.
16. Unroll cake; spread cream cheese mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges.
17. Top with 2 1/2 cups strawberries and then roll cake up again.
18. Place seam side down on a platter and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
19. Just before serving, garnish with remaining strawberries.
20. Be sure to refrigerate leftovers.
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