Description
Indulge in the delightful Lemon Cake Roll, a showstopper dessert that brings a bright burst of citrus flavor to any gathering. This light and airy cake is filled with a creamy lemon filling, making it an ideal treat for summer picnics, birthday celebrations, or family dinners. Its elegant presentation will impress your guests while tantalizing their taste buds with refreshing lemon goodness. Perfect for all occasions, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cake flour (sifted)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together cake flour, salt, baking powder, and lemon zest; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix well.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15–18 minutes until spongy.
- Roll the baked cake in a towel dusted with powdered sugar; let cool.
- Whip cream until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add powdered sugar, zest, and lemon juice; mix well. Fold in whipped cream.
- Unroll the cooled cake carefully and spread filling evenly; re-roll without the towel.
- Chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg