MOIST LEMON ANGEL CAKE ROLL

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Tart and delicious, this pretty cake roll will tickle any lemon lover's fancy. Its feathery, angel food texture enhances its guilt-free goodness. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

9 large egg whites, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Yellow food coloring, optional
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; lightly coat paper with cooking spray and set aside., Preheat oven to 350°. Add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 2 Tbsp. at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in flour, about 1/4 cup at a time., Gently spread batter into prepared pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes. , Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. , Remove from heat. Gently stir in lemon juice, zest and, if desired, food coloring. Cool to room temperature without stirring., Unroll cake; spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving plate; sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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