Lime Jelly Roll Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Deliciously Refreshing Lime Jelly Roll Cake for Your Sweet Tooth
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Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

1 hour 32 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

5 eggs , room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cake flour , sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 egg yolks
1 cup key lime juice
2 tablespoons lime zest
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup lightly sweetened whipped cream , whipped with 1 tbsp instant vanilla pudding as a stabilizer if desired

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
535
Sugar
61g
Fat
27g
Lemon and lime desserts are a staple in many households, especially during hot summer months. This Lime Jelly Roll Cake recipe takes the classic jelly roll cake and infuses it with fresh lime zest for a refreshing twist. This dessert is perfect for anyone who loves tangy and sweet flavors. Soft and airy cake rolled up with a luscious and tangy lime filling, topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream is the perfect way to end any meal. This impressive dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering. You can even make this cake in advance and chill it until ready to serve!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan with baking spray and line bottom with parchment paper.
2.In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and salt until pale and doubled in volume, about 3-4 minutes.
3.Sift flour and baking powder into a small bowl and gradually fold into egg mixture.
4.Fold in lime zest and vanilla.
5.Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth with spatula.
6.Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to pull away from the sides and the center is set.
7.Remove from oven and immediately invert cake onto a clean dish towel dusted with powdered sugar.
8.Carefully peel off parchment paper and roll up cake in the towel starting from the short end.
9.Cool completely on a wire rack.
10.Meanwhile, make the filling: whisk sugar, yolks, lime juice and zest in a medium heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water until thickened.
11.Remove from heat and whisk in butter.
12.Transfer to refrigerator and let cool completely.
13.When the cake is completely cool, unroll and spread filling all over the cake.
14.Roll up the cake again, this time without the towel, and transfer onto a serving dish.
15.Chill the cake for at least an hour.
16.When ready to serve, slice the cake and top with whipped cream.

PROS

This Lime Jelly Roll Cake is airy, light, and filled with refreshing tangy flavors.

It makes for a perfect summer dessert that’s sure to please every palate.

CONS

This dessert is relatively high in sugar, so it’s better to enjoy it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The preparation can be a bit tricky, but it’s worth the effort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Lime Jelly Roll Cake is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional sweet treat.
Limes are rich in vitamin C that can help boost the immune system and promote healthy skin.

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