Strawberry roll-up cake
The roll-up cake (roulé) is a favorite French dessert for kids and fits perfectly into the lunch box. The strawberries add a nice contrast to the ganache for a whimsical swirl. For added originality, add a few basil leaves to elevate the flavors.
INGREDIENTS:
Strawberries (3 cups)
Eggs (3)
Butter (2 teaspoons)
Flour (1 cup)
Sugar (½ cup)
Salt (1 pinch)
Optional : Basil (5 leaves)
ACCESSORIES:
1 cookie sheet or electric beater, 2 mixing bowls, 1 whisk, 1 pan, 1 tea towel, 1 spatula, 1 spoon, aluminum roll
Optional: 1 pair of herb scissors
MAKE IT:
| STEPS | KID-FRIENDLY | |
| 1 | Preheat oven to 400F. | |
| 2 | Prep the strawberries: rinse thoroughly, discarding the end and cut into small pieces. | Rinse the strawberries. |
| 3 | Place a small bow in the freezer. | |
| 4 | Set a pan on low heat, add the strawberries, 2 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of honey. Optional: add chopped basil. | Pour the strawberries, honey and water into the pan. |
| 5 | Keep on low heat for 10 minutes stirring ocassionally while you make the cake dough. | Stir the strawberries. |
| 6 | Take the bowl out of the freezer and crack the 3 eggs into it. | Crack 3 eggs. |
| 7 | Add the sugar. | Add the sugar. |
| 8 | Beat the eggs and sugar for 10 minutes or as long as your arm will let you. | Whisk the eggs. |
| 9 | Gently fold the melted butter and flour. | Fold the butter and flour. |
| 10 | Cover the cookie sheet with aluminum and grease it generously to avoid any sticking. | Grease the aluminum on the cookie sheet. |
| 11 | Pour the dough over the surface of the cookie sheet. | Pour the dough onto the alumninum. |
| 12 | Cook for 8 minutes or until slightly golden. | |
| 13 | Remove from the oven and let cool. | |
| 14 | Flip the cookie sheet over and peel off the aluminum. | Peel off the aluminum. |
| 15 | Layer the melted strawberries. | Layer the strawberries. |
| 16 | Roll the cake to form a log. Cut 1 inch pieces to serve. | Roll the cake. |