Easter Cake Roll

Celebrate Easter with a delightful Easter Cake Roll, featuring a soft lemon cake filled with a creamy cream cheese filling. This visually stunning dessert is not only perfect for the holiday but also offers a refreshing taste that’s sure to impress your guests.

This Easter Cake Roll is a perfect combination of tangy lemon and sweet cream cheese, wrapped in a light and fluffy cake. It’s a festive and delicious way to add a touch of elegance to your Easter celebrations. Enjoy the process of baking this lovely dessert and the joy it brings to your holiday table!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• For the Cream Cheese Filling:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1/2 lemon

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
   1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   2. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   1. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Beat Eggs and Sugar:
   1. In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until thick and pale, about 4 minutes.
   2. Mix in vegetable oil, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4. Add Dry Ingredients:
   1. Gently fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
5. Bake:
   1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
   2. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
6. Roll Cake:
   1. Immediately after baking, turn the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
   2. Peel off the parchment paper.
   3. Starting at one short end, roll the cake up in the towel.
   4. Cool completely on a wire rack.
7. Prepare Filling:
   1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
   2. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, beating until creamy.
8. Unroll and Fill Cake:
   1. Carefully unroll the cooled cake.
   2. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake.
   3. Re-roll the cake without the towel.
9. Chill:
   1. Wrap the cake roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
10. Serve:
    1. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
    2. Slice and enjoy!

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 44 minutes