
Prep
25m
Cook
20m
Serves
Rating
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Total time · 45m
Ingredients
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1.5 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
0.75 cups granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon zest
0.33 cups fresh lemon juice
4 tbsp melted butter
0.5 tsp salt
3 egg yolks — for lemon filling
0.5 cups lemon juice — for lemon filling
0.75 cups sugar — for lemon filling
3 tbsp butter — for lemon filling
2 tbsp cornstarch — for lemon filling
4 egg whites — for meringue topping
0.75 cups sugar — for meringue topping
0.5 tsp cream of tartar — for meringue topping
1 tsp vanilla extract — for meringue topping
Instructions
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- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in vanilla, lemon zest, and melted butter.
- 3
Fold in flour and salt gently, spread batter evenly, and bake for 12– until lightly golden.
- 4
Prepare lemon filling by cooking egg yolks, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and butter until thick and creamy.
- 5
Roll warm cake gently with a towel, cool slightly, then spread with lemon filling and roll tightly.
- 6
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar, slowly adding sugar until stiff glossy peaks form.
- 7
Pipe meringue swirls on top of the rolls and lightly toast until golden brown.
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Edit on 2026-07-28
Edited 7/28/2026, 10:38:34 AM





