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Honey Lemon Swiss Roll

This Lemon Honey Swiss Roll is a sweet and bright dessert with a stunning decorative outside and a creamy and smooth filling
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

Lemon Sponge

  • 6 Eggs
  • 3/4 Cup Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Whole Milk
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Paste
  • Lemon extract check this
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 ½ Cup Baking Flour or all-purpose
  • 1 Lemon zested
  • ¾ Cup Vegetable Shortening
  • Powdered Sugar for dusting

Lemon / Honey Filling

  • ¾ Cup Whole Milk
  • 4 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • ½ Cup Honey
  • 5 Tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ Cup Vegetable Shortening
  • ½ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • ¾ Teaspoon Vanilla Paste
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

Lemon Sponge

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, vanilla paste, lemon extract, and sugar, until light and fluffy (should triple in volume).
  • In a separate large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Take 1/3rd of the flour mixture and gently mix into the egg mixture. Repeat two more times (until flour mixture is fully incorporated). If the
  • Fold in milk and lemon zest.
  • Split the mixture into however many colors your design has. Add the food color and mix until the dye is fully incorporated. Repeat for any other food colors.
  • Using a piping bag, pipe your pattern onto a lined baking tray (line with parchment paper of silicone mat).
  • Place the baking tray in the freezer. Let it freeze for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the baking tray from the freezer. Spread the batter evenly on the baking tray on top of the design. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes (the window for a good bake is short so this is one you will want to keep your eye on).
  • Dust a piece of parchment paper or silicone. Turn the warm cake onto the dusted piece and peel off the original parchment paper / silicone mat very gently.
  • Take the shorter edge and roll the cake (with the paper inside) along the longer side. Let it cool.

Lemon / Honey Filling

  • In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, whisk together the flour and milk and cook until thickened.
  • Add lemon juice, honey, vanilla and salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Whisk until fully combined. Remove from heat and transfer to another bowl. Let cool to about 70 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring occasionally to prevent skin from forming.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the heavy whipping cream until light and fluffy. Add a portion of the lemon / honey paste into the whipping cream and fold until incorporated. Repeat until the two are completely combined.

Assembly

  • Gently unroll the sponge leaving it on the parchment paper / silicone mat.
  • Spread the filling over the sponge as evenly as possible leave ½ inch around each of the edges. Slowly roll the cake, removing the parchment paper.
  • The roll can be served immediately or wrapped in cling wrap and stored in the fridge (minimum an hour) for easier slicing.