Description
This Strawberry Lemon Sponge Roll Cake is light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry and lemon flavor. A soft sponge cake rolled with sweet whipped cream and juicy strawberries creates a beautiful spiral dessert that feels elegant yet simple. Perfect for spring gatherings, birthdays, or afternoon coffee, this homemade Swiss roll stays moist, airy, and full of bright citrus freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 120 g granulated sugar (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 100 g all-purpose flour (3/4 cup)
- 20 g cornstarch (2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 200 ml heavy whipping cream (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 250 g fresh strawberries, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 10×15-inch baking tray with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 5–7 minutes until pale, thick, and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and lemon zest, then mix gently.
- Sift flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt together. Fold gently into the egg mixture.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared tray and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Turn warm sponge onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel, peel off parchment, and roll gently. Let cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Mix sliced strawberries with lemon juice and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Unroll cooled sponge, spread whipped cream evenly, add strawberries, and roll tightly again.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for maximum volume. Roll the sponge while warm to prevent cracking. Do not overbake or the cake may dry out. Store refrigerated for up to 3 days. You can prepare the sponge one day ahead and fill before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg