Lemon roll made from sponge cake dough
Description
Delicious pastry for the whole family. Even a beginner can easily make this lemon roll with sponge cake at home. The tender cake base and the wonderfully rich filling make this an excellent dessert not only with tea, but also for festive occasions. If desired, the roll can be topped with chocolate glaze or dusted with powdered sugar. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preparing the crust is very simple. Melt the butter with the milk.
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Step 2
2. In a separate container, beat 3 eggs and add 3 egg yolks. Add sugar. Beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy and turns pale.
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Step 3
3. Sift the flour together with the baking powder (you can use baking soda neutralized according to the recipe for making lemon roll from sponge cake dough), gradually adding it to the egg mixture.
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Step 4
4. Add a pinch of salt. Gradually add the melted butter and milk to the dough. Mix everything carefully.
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Step 5
5. Grease the parchment paper lightly with butter, spread the dough evenly onto the baking sheet. Place it in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes.
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Step 6
6. After removing the crust from the oven, let it cool slightly, then roll it up with the parchment paper into a roll.
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Step 7
7. While the cake layer cools completely, you can prepare the cream. Squeeze the juice from the lemons.
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Step 8
8. Add zest for extra flavor. Add sugar and pour melted butter into the juice. Place the mixture over heat.
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Step 9
9. While the juice is coming to a boil, beat the eggs. Once the juice boils, remove the cream from the heat and gradually add the eggs, vigorously whisking the mixture. Return to the heat and cook until thickened. To make the cream smooth, strain it through a sieve.
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Step 10
10. Carefully unroll the cake, remove the parchment paper. Spread the surface with the cooled cream, then roll it back up, pressing firmly this time. That's it—the homemade lemon roll made with sponge cake is ready. Let it sit for at least a couple of hours, then it's ready to serve.