Strawberry Mallow Cake Roll

Courtly's Note:

"This stunning cake roll is ever so much fun to create and present." From taste of home by Susan Olsen.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 4 eggs , separated
• 2⁄3; cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup sugar , divided
• ½ 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. Line a greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside.
2. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon colored. Beat in vanilla. Add dry ingredients; mix well.
3. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, about 2 T. at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter; fold in remaining whites.
4. Gently spoon into prepared pan. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack.
5. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme. Unroll cake; spread cream cheese mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with 2 1/2 cup strawberries. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a platter. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, garnish with remaining strawberries. Refrigerate leftovers.

Reviews

[Taratoo]

I made this for Easter/ Birthday for my 8 yr old daughter. It was easy, delicious and impressive looking. My favorite kind of recipe! It is definitely a keeper. I can see myself making it often. I can't wait to try it with other fresh fruits this summer (blueberries, peaches).

[Z,G,L's mom]

Made this for my customers this week. Everyone loved it!! This is easy and very, very good!!!

[Chef #472750]

This cake roll is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect springtime dessert, very light and not at all too sweet! This was a huge hit at my baby shower!