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Strawberry Lemon Buttercream Cake Roll (Pretty Spiral)

A delightful and visually stunning cake roll filled with strawberry lemon buttercream, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk room temperature
Strawberry Lemon Buttercream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup strawberries pureed
Decoration
  • 1/4 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before rolling the cake with the parchment paper.
Make the Buttercream
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
  3. Add lemon juice and zest, mixing until well combined.
  4. Fold in the pureed strawberries until evenly distributed.
Assemble the Cake Roll
  1. Unroll the cooled cake and spread a layer of strawberry lemon buttercream evenly over the surface.
  2. Carefully roll the cake back up, starting from one end.
  3. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
Serve
  1. Remove from the refrigerator, unwrap, and slice into pieces.
  2. Garnish with sliced strawberries and lemon zest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.

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