Ingredients:
1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients needed to prepare it—usually eggs, oil, and water)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (or Cool Whip for shortcut)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Fresh strawberries, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
Optional: white chocolate or strawberry syrup for drizzle
Instructions:
1. Bake the Cake:
Prepare the strawberry cake according to box instructions.
Pour into a parchment-lined large baking sheet or jelly roll pan to create a thin layer.
Bake until just done (about 12–15 minutes), then let it cool slightly.
2. Roll and Cool:
While still slightly warm, gently roll the cake (with parchment) into a log shape. This helps it hold the “sushi” shape later.
Let it cool completely while rolled.
3. Make the Filling:
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and whipping cream together until smooth and fluffy.
Fold in diced strawberries.
4. Assemble the Sushi:
Carefully unroll the cooled cake.
Spread a generous layer of the strawberry cream filling over the surface.
Gently roll it back up tightly into a log (without parchment).
Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour to firm.
5. Slice and Decorate:
Slice the rolled cake into sushi-like pieces (about 1-inch thick).
Optional: drizzle with white chocolate or strawberry syrup, and garnish with more strawberry bits.
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