Description
Lemon blueberry angel cake roll delivers a delightful fusion of zesty citrus and sweet berries. Delicate layers of fluffy cake wrapped around creamy filling provide a perfect balance of flavors that will enchant dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 angel food cake mix
- 8 ounces (250 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 can blueberry pie filling
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 1.75 cups heavy whipping cream (35%), divided
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, divided
Flavor Enhancers:
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh blueberries
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring a light coating of non-stick spray for easy release.
- Mix the angel food cake batter according to package instructions, spreading it evenly into the prepared pan. Bake until the surface turns a delicate golden hue, noting that the cake may rise slightly above the pan’s edges.
- While the cake is still hot, transfer it onto a clean kitchen towel generously dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully roll the cake with the towel inside, starting from the short end, creating a compact cylinder.
- Allow the rolled cake to cool to room temperature, optionally expediting the process by placing it in the refrigerator.
- Craft the luscious filling by whipping cream cheese until silky smooth. Incorporate powdered sugar, cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla, beating until the mixture achieves a thick, harmonious consistency. Add a touch of yellow food coloring if desired.
- Once the cake has completely cooled, gently unroll it and spread half of the cream cheese filling across the surface. Carefully distribute blueberry pie filling, ensuring an even but not excessive layer.
- Reroll the cake from the short end, this time without the towel, creating a tight, elegant spiral.
- Lavish the exterior with the remaining cream cheese filling, creating a smooth, appetizing coating.
- Whip additional cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then artfully pipe or dollop the whipped cream over the cake roll.
- Garnish with delicate lemon slices and fresh blueberries, transforming the cake into a visually stunning dessert.
Notes
- Precise towel preparation prevents cake sticking and ensures smooth rolling with powdered sugar coating.
- Rolling warm cake immediately after baking creates signature spiral shape and prevents cracking.
- Cream cheese filling requires thorough mixing to achieve smooth, lump-free texture for perfect spreadability.
- Careful filling distribution prevents overflow and ensures balanced flavor in every slice.
- Whipped cream topping adds elegant finishing touch and enhances overall presentation with fresh fruit garnish.
- Room temperature cake is crucial for successful filling and rolling without structural damage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg