Pink Lemonade Cake Roll
Indulge in the delightful Pink Lemonade Cake Roll, a vibrant dessert that captures the essence of summer with its tangy lemon flavor and cheerful pink hue. This soft, fluffy cake wrapped around a luscious whipped cream filling is perfect for celebrations or simply treating yourself. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake roll guarantees smiles at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 2 oz pink lemonade powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and pink lemonade powder.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Gradually fold in the dry mixture until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once baked, invert onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Roll up while warm and let cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form; add powdered sugar and vanilla to sweeten.
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake, spread whipped filling evenly, then roll back up tightly.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: To prevent cracking when rolling, allow your cake to cool completely before unrolling. Feel free to customize flavors by using different extracts or adding colorful sprinkles for decoration.