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Lemon Cake Roll

Lemon Cake Roll: Light and Zesty Delight for Any Occasion

Lemon Cake Roll is a light dessert option that combines vibrant flavors with elegant presentation, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge Cake
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemons Use zest and juice for best flavor.
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature for better volume.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Sifted to avoid lumps.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps sponge rise.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens batter.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat version recommended.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens filling.
  • 1 cup Whipping Cream Cold, whipped to soft peaks.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavors.

Equipment

  • 10x15-inch baking tray
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Dust a kitchen towel generously with powdered sugar.
  3. Beat eggs with granulated sugar for 5-7 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Fold in lemon zest and juice into egg mixture gently.
  5. Sift flour and baking powder into egg mixture, folding gently to combine.
  6. Pour batter into the tray and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
  7. Dust baked cake with powdered sugar, invert onto towel, and roll while warm.
  8. Beat cream cheese until smooth, mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest.
  9. Whip cream to stiff peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture gently.
  10. Unroll cooled cake, spread filling, roll tightly, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure eggs are room temperature for optimal texture. Use gentle folding techniques to preserve the air in the sponge. Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracks.

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