😋💕 Lemon Easter Swiss Roll Cake 😋💕
A light, citrusy sponge rolled with creamy lemon filling and topped with sweet springtime decorations—this Swiss roll is a showstopper for Easter or any spring celebration!
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🛒 Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake:
• 4 large eggs
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Lemon Cream Filling:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup lemon curd
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (optional, to adjust consistency)
For Decoration:
• Sweetened whipped cream (piped or dolloped)
• Chocolate shavings or curls
• Mini speckled candy eggs (pastel colors)
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📌 Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the Cake
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar for 4–5 minutes until thick and pale. Add vanilla and lemon zest.
• Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold until smooth.
• Spread evenly in pan and bake 10–12 minutes, until it springs back when touched.
2️⃣ Roll the Cake
• Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
• Invert the warm cake onto the towel, peel off parchment, and roll the cake up (with the towel inside) from the short end.
• Let cool completely in the rolled shape.
3️⃣ Make the Filling
• Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
• Add lemon curd, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat until thick and spreadable.
4️⃣ Fill & Re-Roll
• Carefully unroll the cooled cake.
• Spread the lemon cream filling evenly, then roll it back up (without the towel).
5️⃣ Make the Frosting
• Beat butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until creamy.
• Add heavy cream as needed for smooth texture.
• Spread frosting over the roll with a spatula for a rustic finish.
6️⃣ Decorate
• Pipe or dollop whipped cream down the center.
• Create a nest with chocolate shavings, then tuck in mini speckled candy eggs for a festive touch.
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💡 Decoration Tips
• Use a star tip or small scoop for perfect whipped cream mounds.
• Press chocolate curls into the whipped cream nest area for structure.
• Choose varied pastel eggs for a playful, springy look.
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⏱ Chill & Serve
• Chill cake for 30 minutes before serving to set the filling and frosting.
• Slice with a serrated knife, wiping between cuts for clean edges.
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A lemony swirl of creamy goodness wrapped in soft sponge—this cake is as beautiful as it is delicious! Perfect centerpiece for your Easter table! 🐣🍋🍰