🍋 Luscious Lemon Cream Roll Cake with Lemon Glaze – A Slice of Sunshine!
This dreamy lemon roll cake is soft, fluffy, and filled with a tangy-sweet lemon cream, then topped with a glossy lemon glaze that makes each bite absolutely irresistible. Perfect for spring gatherings or anytime you need a burst of citrusy joy! 🌼💛
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
4 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Powdered sugar (for rolling)
For the Lemon Cream Filling:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
For the Lemon Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp lemon juice (adjust for desired thickness)
👩🍳 Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
Beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Mix in lemon zest and vanilla.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into egg mixture.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes until springy.
While warm, roll the cake up in a towel dusted with powdered sugar. Let cool completely.
For the filling, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Fold in whipped cream.
Unroll the cooled cake, spread the lemon cream evenly, and gently re-roll.
Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze. Drizzle over the roll. Chill before slicing! ❄️🍋
⏱ Prep Time: 20 mins
🔥 Bake Time: 12 mins
❄ Chill Time: 1 hour
🍽 Servings: 8–10