Best 5 Luscious Lemon Angel Roll Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our Luscious Lemon Angel Roll, a delightful dessert that combines the vibrant flavors of lemon with the soft, fluffy texture of an angel food cake. This irresistible treat features a moist and airy cake batter infused with the zest and juice of fresh lemons, resulting in a burst of citrusy goodness in every bite. The luscious lemon filling, made with a creamy mixture of lemon curd, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, adds a layer of tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the light and airy cake. Topped with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, this lemon angel roll is a feast for the senses, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

In addition to the classic lemon angel roll, our article also features three additional recipes that showcase the versatility of this dessert. The Raspberry Lemon Angel Roll adds a vibrant pop of color and a sweet-tart twist with a filling made from fresh raspberries and lemon curd. The Chocolate Lemon Angel Roll offers a rich and indulgent variation, combining the classic flavors of chocolate and lemon in a decadent filling. For those who prefer a lighter option, the Lemon Blueberry Angel Roll incorporates fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon zest into the cake batter for a refreshing and fruity twist.

No matter your preference, our Luscious Lemon Angel Roll and its variations are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOIST LEMON ANGEL CAKE ROLL



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Tart and delicious, this pretty cake roll will tickle any lemon lover's fancy. Its feathery, angel food texture enhances its guilt-free goodness. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

9 large egg whites, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Yellow food coloring, optional
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; lightly coat paper with cooking spray and set aside., Preheat oven to 350°. Add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 2 Tbsp. at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in flour, about 1/4 cup at a time., Gently spread batter into prepared pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes. , Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with 1 tablespoon 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. , In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. , Remove from heat. Gently stir in lemon juice, zest and, if desired, food coloring. Cool to room temperature without stirring., Unroll cake; spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving plate; sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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.

LEMON ANGEL CAKE ROLL



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"Every time I make this sunny cake roll, people comment on its fresh flavor and festive look," observes Diana Hardwick of Holdenville, Oklahoma. "It goes over big at church dinners."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, divided
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
12 drops yellow food coloring, optional
24 whole strawberries

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; coat paper with cooking spray. Set aside. , Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. , Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Turn cake onto a kitchen towel lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Dust with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For filling, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired. , Unroll cake and spread filling evenly over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again; dust with remaining confectioners' sugar. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Cut into slices. Serve with strawberries. Refrigerate leftovers.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LUSCIOUS LEMON ANGEL ROLL (PAMPERED CHEF)



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I found this in one of my pampered chef recipe books and it has become my favorite dessert to serve. This recipe makes two rolls, and once I brought one roll to a potluck, and wrapped the other one in wax paper and put it in a ziplock bag and froze it!! We pulled it out a few weeks later and it was just as delicious even after being defrosted! Enjoy!

Provided by merrilife

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 2 rolls, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package angel food cake mix
3/4 cup powdered sugar (divided)
1 (11 3/4 ounce) jar strawberry ice cream topping (divided)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1 -2 lemon
7 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1 (8 ounce) container frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed, divided
powdered sugar
12 whole strawberries (with stems and lemon slices for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut 18 inch long piece of parchment paper, press into bottom and up sides of cookie sheet or pan.
  • Prepare angel food cake mix as directed on box, pour batter over parchment (spread evenly).
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched with fingertip.
  • Remove and allow to cool.
  • Sprinkle ½ cup of powdered sugar over cake. Place sheet of parchment over cake and carefully turn cake over onto clean dish towel.
  • Remove pan, and starting on the short end, roll up cake with towel and parchment. Leave rolled up and cool completely in fridge.
  • Unroll cake and transfer to clean surface, discard parchment on top.
  • Spread ¼ cup of strawberry ice cream topping on cake, press lightly.
  • Combine cream cheese and ¼ cup of powdered sugar.
  • Add 1 T of lemon zest ( I personally like about 2 T and lots of juice to make it really a strong lemon flavor).
  • Add food coloring and mix well.
  • Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping, gently spread over the strawberry topping (within 1 inch of the edges).
  • Reroll the cake (without the parchment paper!).
  • Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar and slice with serrated knife.
  • Garnish with whipped topping, fresh strawberries and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.2, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 15.6, Sodium 255.6, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 24.2, Protein 3.8

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons on hand, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be slightly less bright.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites. Overbeaten egg whites will make the cake tough. Beat them until they are stiff peaks, but not dry.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the batter. Overmixing will deflate the egg whites and make the cake dense.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Luscious Lemon Angel Roll is a light, fluffy, and refreshing cake that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of lemon and cream cheese frosting is irresistible. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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