FoodDelightful green matcha strawberry roll: A treat for all ages

Delightful green matcha strawberry roll: A treat for all ages

Green roll with strawberries
Green roll with strawberries
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3:03 PM EDT, July 6, 2024

Fluffy sponge cake delicately infused with the flavor of matcha, whipped cream, and mascarpone filling, and delicious, fresh strawberries – this roll has everything that's most delicious. This unique treat will delight both children and adults.

Although matcha is usually associated with drinking and often wrapped in Japanese ceremonies, it increasingly appears as an addition to cakes and desserts. It's considered one of the healthiest teas in the world, so it's worth inviting it into your kitchen.

Green matcha and strawberry sponge cake roll

Although the roots of matcha go back to China, the Japanese discovered its potential and perfected the cultivation and processing process. The tea-drinking ritual is called "cha-no-yu," but you don't need to search the internet to search for all the accessories. In this recipe, mix the tea with the sponge cake mixture.

The sponge cake roll gains a delicate green color and a light green tea flavor thanks to matcha. Inside, there's a simple combination of cream, mascarpone, and strawberries. The cake is light, attractive in taste, and, above all, delicious.

Ingredients:

Sponge Cake:                  

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 4 teaspoons of matcha

Other ingredients:              

  • 1 1/3 cup of 36% cream
  • 9 oz. mascarpone
  • 5 tablespoons of powdered sugar
  • 5 oz. strawberries

Instructions:

Step 1. Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat them with a mixer, gradually adding sugar. When the mixture is fluffy and stiff, gradually add the yolks. Sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and matcha into the egg mixture and mix. Pour the sponge cake mixture onto a large baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12 minutes at 350°F.

The sponge cake for the roulade should be flat.
The sponge cake for the roulade should be flat.© Delicacies

Step 2. After baking, turn the sponge cake upside down onto a clean towel and remove the parchment paper. Then, turn it over again and roll it up with the towel. This will prevent it from crumbling during the rolling process.

The sponge cake should be wrapped
The sponge cake should be wrapped© Delicacies

Step 3. Whip the chilled cream along with the powdered sugar. Then, add the mascarpone and mix. Unroll the cooled sponge cake, spread the cream mixture, and add slices of strawberries. Then, roll up the cake.

Sponge roll
Sponge roll© Deliciousness

Step 4. Tightly wrap the rolled cake in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. After this time, unwrap the cake and cut it into portions. Enjoy!

Green sponge cake roll with strawberries
Green sponge cake roll with strawberries© Delicacies
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