LUSCIOUS LEMON CAKE ROLL

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A co-worker shared the recipe for this elegant cake roll. It's perfect for rounding out a special meal.-Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2/3 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar
CREAMY LEMON FILLING:
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
7 drops yellow liquid food coloring, divided
1-1/2 cups whipped topping
1/2 teaspoon water
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until lemon-colored. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in oil and lemon extract; set aside. , In another large bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold into egg yolk mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; fold into egg mixture., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in towel, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, in a small bowl, combine the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest and 5 drops of food coloring. Fold in whipped topping. Unroll cake; spread half the filling over cake to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a platter. Spread remaining filling over cake., In a small bowl, combine water and remaining food coloring; add coconut. Stir until coconut is evenly tinted. Sprinkle the coconut over cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Sandy Linklater
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake roll might change my mind.


Tendai Kamwemba
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This cake roll looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Okafor Solomon
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I'm not sure why this recipe has so many positive reviews. It's not that great.


Meimoona Tajamal
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This recipe is not for beginners. It's too complicated.


JOKER Gaming YT
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The recipe was unclear and difficult to follow.


Misbah Dawar
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This cake roll is way too sweet for my taste.


Shylah Anderson
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake roll still didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


army army
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake roll didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The cake was dry and the filling was too runny.


md Sabbir Ahmmad
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This cake roll is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Jito Khan
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I love that this cake roll is made with fresh lemons. It gives it such a bright and zesty flavor.


lethabo khoza
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This cake roll is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing.


Shehbaz Shehbaz
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake roll was easy to make and turned out great.


Mehmet Bajrami
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This is the best lemon cake roll I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again.


Wajih Farhat
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I made this cake roll for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Cedric Onyango
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This cake roll is so moist and flavorful. I love the lemon filling.


Anas Eslam
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I've made this cake roll several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great dessert for any occasion.


MD Abir Hasan
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The lemon filling was a bit too tangy for my taste, but overall this cake roll was still very good.


Parbin Giri
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This cake roll was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect.


A hashmi
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but this cake roll changed my mind. The lemon flavor was subtle and refreshing, and the cake itself was incredibly moist.


Anjum Aziz
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This lemon cake roll was a delightful treat! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the lemon filling was tangy and sweet. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.