Ingredients
For the Cake Roll
● 4 large eggs, room temperature
● ¾ cup granulated sugar
● 1 tsp vanilla extract
● 1 cup all-purpose flour
● 1 tsp baking powder
● ¼ tsp salt
● ¼ cup milk
● Powdered sugar, for dusting the towel
For the Cheesecake Filling
● 8 oz cream cheese, softened
● 1 cup cold heavy cream
● ½ cup powdered sugar
● 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Layer
● 1½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
● 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
For the Shortcake Crumble
● 12 vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed
● 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
● 1 tbsp strawberry gelatin powder
Instructions
1: Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, add vanilla, gently fold in dry ingredients, stir in milk, spread batter evenly, and bake 12–14 minutes until just set.
2: Roll While Warm: Turn the hot cake onto a powdered-sugar-dusted towel, peel parchment, roll up gently from the short side, and cool completely.
3: Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla, whip cream to stiff peaks, then fold together until fluffy.
4: Prep Strawberries: Toss diced strawberries with sugar if using and let sit 10 minutes.
5: Crumble Topping: Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and gelatin powder, bake 5 minutes at 350°F, then cool.
6: Assemble: Unroll cake carefully, spread cheesecake filling leaving a small border, sprinkle strawberries, roll back up snugly, wrap, and chill at least 1 hour.
7: Finish & Serve: Frost lightly with extra filling or whipped cream, sprinkle crumble and strawberries, then slice with a serrated knife.
Preparation Time: about 1 hour + chilling
Extra Tips for a Perfect Roll
● Whip the eggs well: This gives the sponge its light, flexible texture.
● Don’t overbake: A dry cake cracks—pull it as soon as it springs back.
● Roll warm, fill cool: Rolling warm prevents cracks; filling cool keeps it creamy.
● Clean slices: Chill well and wipe the knife between cuts.
● Make-ahead win: Even better the next day after an overnight chill.
● Color pop: Add a tiny drop of red food coloring to the batter for a blush-pink swirl.
Serving Ideas
● Drizzle with white chocolate or add extra berries
● Serve chilled with coffee or a glass of sparkling wine