Best 7 Rosemary Lemon Cake Roll Recipes

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The rosemary lemon cake roll is a delightful combination of citrusy and herbaceous flavors that is perfect for any occasion. The delicate, light sponge cake is infused with the aromatic flavors of rosemary and lemon, and the creamy lemon filling adds a delightful tanginess that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cake. This impressive yet easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress your guests and is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON-ROSEMARY LAYER CAKE



Lemon-Rosemary Layer Cake image

Tall and impressive, this unique dessert is a treat for the senses with flecks of lemon zest and fresh rosemary. Just wait till you taste it! -Mary Fraser, Surprise, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups sour cream
6 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
8-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2-1/4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice, zest and rosemary., Transfer to three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until edges begin to brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, lemon zest and juice; beat until smooth., Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 119g carbohydrate (90g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

LEMON CAKE ROLL



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This recipe dates back quite a few years. My mother made it for me when I was a child, and I'm now in my 70s.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cold water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper. Grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Stir in water. Combine dry ingredients; fold into egg mixture. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. , Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. , Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, egg, water and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. , Unroll cake; spread filling evenly over cake to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ROSEMARY PULL-APART DINNER ROLLS



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As far as holiday dinner rolls go, these are pretty lean. You can increase the amount of melted butter and toss in a egg or two, but since these are generally going to be eaten with fairly rich food, I prefer a lighter approach.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 2h55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
½ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon milk
coarse sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl. Set aside in a warm place until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine 1 cup milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until butter is melted, 3 to 4 minutes; remove pan from heat.
  • Combine 2 cups flour, yeast mixture, honey, 1 teaspoon salt, rosemary, and milk mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook; mix on low until no dry spots remain. Stir in 1/2 cup flour, 2 tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition. Continue adding flour until a firm dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Knead on medium until elastic and soft but still tacky, about 6 minutes. Transfer dough to a clean bowl and coat with olive oil. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Transfer dough to a work surface and shape into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Cut into 36 equally-sized pieces. Form each piece into a ball, pinching the seams on the underside, creating a smooth, round top.
  • Lightly beat egg with 1 teaspoon milk in a small bowl.
  • Transfer dough balls to the prepared baking sheet in 3 rows of 12, placing them close together but not touching. Brush tops lightly with the egg mixture and sprinkle with sea salt. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 78.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

ROSEMARY LEMON CAKE



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This is a nice, light dessert from Cooking Light magazine. The original called for currants, but I use diced dried cranberries (Craisins). I also serve with a dollop of non-fat, no sugar added lemon yogurt. Cooking time does not include cooling time.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
1/4 cup dried cranberries, diced
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar and oil in a large bowl; beat at high speed of a mixer 2 minutes.
  • Add yogurt, extracts, egg and egg white; beat 1 minute.
  • Add flour mixture and beat at low speed until well blended.
  • Fold in zest and cranberries.
  • Pour batter into springform pan. Bake 25 minutes or until golden and cake springs back when touched lightly in center.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Pierce cake with a fork.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice; spoon over cake. Cool on wire rack.
  • To serve, remove ring of pan and slide bottom onto a cake plate.

ROSEMARY-LEMON CAKE ROLL



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Take a delicious taste adventure with a citrusy cake dessert accented with fresh rosemary.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup water
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; grease generously with shortening.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed about 5 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in granulated sugar. On low speed, beat in water. Gradually beat in flour, baking powder and salt until smooth. Fold in rosemary and 1 teaspoon lemon peel. Pour into pan; spread evenly to corners.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately loosen cake from edges of pan and turn upside down onto towel generously sprinkled with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Carefully remove foil. Trim off stiff edges of cake if necessary. While cake is hot, carefully roll cake and towel from narrow end. Cool on cooling rack at least 40 minutes.
  • In small bowl, beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon peel.
  • Unroll cake and remove towel. Spread filling over cake; roll up cake. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH LEMON BUTTERCREAM



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When chef Anne Burrell got engaged to Stuart Claxton, she wanted a wedding with some traditional elements and some unexpected ones. Her six-tier cake was a perfect mix of the two: a creation straight out of a fairy tale - but with totally surprising flavors inside. She called on one of the most creative bakers she knows, her friend Buddy Valastro, to pull off the feat, and together they settled on this showstopper, made with rosemary olive oil cake and lemon buttercream. (To play up the harvest theme of the October event, Buddy decorated it with vegetables molded from Rice Krispies treats!) Here's a scaled-down cake recipe straight from Buddy so you can try it yourself.

Provided by Buddy Valastro

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cooking spray
1 cup sugar
2 1/3 cups plus 3 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks
1 cup plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup whole milk
1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 0.5- to 0.66-ounce package fresh rosemary, leaves roughly chopped
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg yolk, plus 3/4 cup fresh egg whites (from 5 large eggs)
Grated zest and juice of 2 lemons
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 sticks plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 300˚ F. Coat two 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Combine the sugar, 2 1/3 cups flour, the baking powder, salt and 2 egg yolks in a large bowl; beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until well mixed. Stream in 1 cup olive oil and mix about 30 seconds. Beat in the 3 whole eggs, one at a time. Stream in the milk and vanilla and mix until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the chopped rosemary, remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and 3 teaspoons flour. Fold the rosemary mixture into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely in the pans.
  • Make the lemon curd: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, the egg yolk, lemon zest and juice, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon butter. Stir continuously with a rubber spatula until the mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute. Transfer the lemon curd to a bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate to cool.
  • Make the buttercream: Set up a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. In a medium saucepan, heat the egg whites and remaining 1 cup sugar over medium heat until the mixture reaches 160˚ F and the sugar is dissolved. (You should not be able to feel any sugar granules and the mixture should be very warm, not hot, to the touch.)
  • Pour the egg white mixture into the mixer bowl and whisk on medium-high speed until the meringue is three times its volume, holds firm peaks and has cooled to about 95˚ F, about 4 minutes. Beat in the remaining 4 sticks butter slowly, piece by piece, until smooth and blended. Beat in the salt and vanilla.
  • Remove the lemon curd from the refrigerator and fold it into the buttercream until well combined.
  • Assemble the cake: Transfer 1 cake layer to a cake plate. Spread some of the buttercream on top using an offset spatula. Top with the other cake layer. Cover the top and sides of the cake with a thin layer of buttercream (this is the crumb coat); refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes. Cover with the remaining buttercream.

LEMON ROSEMARY CAKE



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I came across this recipe and thought it was a delicious way to use fresh rosemary. Recipe source: Natural Home and Garden (May 2005) from Desserts from an Herb Garden

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or other coarse salt)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon rosemary, minced
1 tablespoon lemon zest, minced (or lemon veranca)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
  • Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  • In a small bowl combine first five ingredients (flour - lemon zest) and set aside.
  • In a small bowl whisk together buttermilk and vanilla.
  • In a large bowl and using electric beaters beat eggs and sugar together until thick. Alternately add flour and buttermilk mixture using low speed on mixer. Mix until combined.
  • In a separate bowl with clean beaters beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 45-50 minutes or until done (top of cake springs back when pressed). Cool in pan for 10 minutes and then turn out onto cooling rack to finish cooling.
  • To prepare glaze, whisk together glaze ingredients (sugar - lemon juice).
  • Place cake on serving dish and drizzle glaze over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.8, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 60.2, Sodium 113.1, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 31.4, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • To make sure your cake roll doesn't crack, make sure to roll it up while it's still warm from the oven. If you let it cool completely, it will be more likely to break when you try to roll it.
  • If you don't have a kitchen towel, you can use a piece of parchment paper to roll up the cake. Just make sure to grease the parchment paper lightly so the cake doesn't stick.
  • Be careful not to overfill the cake roll with filling. Otherwise, it will be difficult to roll up and may burst open.
  • If you're using a tangy filling, such as lemon curd, you may want to brush the inside of the cake roll with a simple syrup before adding the filling. This will help to balance out the flavors.
  • For a more decadent cake roll, you can spread a layer of whipped cream or frosting on top before serving.

Conclusion:

A rosemary lemon cake roll is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With its light and airy sponge cake, tangy lemon filling, and fragrant rosemary flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this rosemary lemon cake roll a try. You won't be disappointed!

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