German Strawberry Roll

Ingredients and Weight:

• Strawberries: 2 pounds, hulled and sliced
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup
• Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
• Cake flour: 1 cup
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
• Milk: 1/2 cup
• Eggs: 4 large
• Butter: 1/2 cup, softened
• Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup, for dusting

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

12-15 minutes

Cooking Difficulty Level:

2 (moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until juices have released.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
5. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Immediately turn cake out onto a clean tea towel sprinkled with powdered sugar. Roll up cake tightly, starting from one of the short ends. Let cool completely.
7. Unroll cooled cake and spread with strawberry mixture. Re-roll cake and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of roll):

• Calories: 280
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Light and fluffy cake
• Tangy and flavorful strawberry filling
• Decorated with elegant powdered sugar
• Perfect for special occasions or dessert parties

User Comments:

• "This German strawberry roll is an absolute delight! It's a perfect blend of sweet and tart."
• "The cake is so soft and moist, and the strawberry filling is bursting with flavor."
• "It's a bit more challenging than a typical cake, but well worth the effort."
• "The powdered sugar topping adds a touch of sophistication."
• "I highly recommend this recipe for anyone looking to impress their guests."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to roll the cake tightly while it's still warm to prevent it from cracking.
• If your strawberries are particularly juicy, drain excess liquid before adding them to the cake batter.
• For a more decadent treat, spread a layer of whipped cream or cream cheese frosting over the strawberry filling before rolling up the cake.