Description
This elegant velvet lemon cream roll cake is light, airy, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Filled with rich mascarpone cream, it makes a refreshing dessert for special occasions or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing gently. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cake is lightly golden and springs back when touched.
- While the cake bakes, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
- Invert the warm cake onto the prepared towel, remove the parchment paper, and carefully roll the cake up from the short end with the towel inside. Let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly over the surface, and roll the cake back up without the towel.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for maximum volume.
- Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking.
- Chill the cake for 30–60 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
