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Fluffy Matcha Cake Roll Recipe with Creamy Strawberry Mascarpone Filling

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A light and fluffy matcha sponge cake rolled around a creamy strawberry mascarpone filling, perfect for a cozy dessert that balances earthy matcha with sweet, tangy fruit.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder (ceremonial grade preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup whole milk (60ml)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese, chilled (240g)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold (120ml)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar (40g)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced (about 150g)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Sift together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar on high speed until thick, pale, and tripled in volume, about 5 minutes.
  4. Gently fold in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture.
  5. Carefully fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture in batches until no streaks remain.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the top springs back lightly and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. While warm, invert cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment and roll cake with towel inside. Let cool rolled up.
  9. In a chilled bowl, whip mascarpone, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in diced strawberries and lemon juice.
  10. Unroll cooled cake and spread filling evenly. Roll cake back up without towel, sealing edges.
  11. Wrap roll in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Use ceremonial grade matcha for best flavor and color. Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking. Chilling the cake roll before slicing ensures clean cuts. For dairy-free, substitute mascarpone with coconut cream cheese and heavy cream with coconut milk. Frozen berries can be used if fresh are unavailable but drain well. Cracks in the cake add character and are normal.

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