Moist Lemon Angel Cake Roll
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
YIELD: 10 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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9 large egg whites, room temperature
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
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3/4 cup cake flour
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1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
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FILLING:
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1 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 cup water
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
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Yellow food coloring, optional
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Additional confectioners' sugar
Directions
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1.
Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; lightly coat paper with cooking spray.
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2.
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.
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3.
Gently spread batter into prepared pan. Bake until cake springs back when lightly touched, 15-20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.
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4.
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.
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5.
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.
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6.
Remove from heat. Gently stir in lemon juice, zest and, if desired, food coloring. Cool to room temperature without stirring.
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7.
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
1 piece: 243 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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