Description
A light and elegant pistachio lemon roll cake with a soft citrus sponge, creamy lemon-pistachio filling, and fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for spring gatherings or a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
Zest of 1 lemon
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup ground pistachios
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground pistachios, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a half sheet pan with parchment paper. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue whisking for about 10 minutes until pale, thick, and ribbon-like.
- Sift the flour over the mixture, then add lemon zest and lemon extract. Gently fold until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly golden and springy to the touch.
- Cool for 3 minutes. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar, invert the cake onto it, remove parchment, and roll the cake with the towel inside. Let cool completely.
- For the filling, mix cream cheese, lemon zest, powdered sugar, lemon extract, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in ground pistachios.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread filling evenly, then roll it back up. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Unwrap the chilled cake, place on a serving platter, and cover with whipped cream. Sprinkle ground pistachios on top before serving.
Notes
Add extra lemon zest for a stronger citrus flavor.
Fold chopped pistachios into the whipped topping for added texture.
Drizzle with white chocolate for a sweeter finish.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Chill well before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
