# Lemon Sponge Roll with Mascarpone Cream

Recipe by [Tomás Ferreira](https://fridge.menu/en/u/tomasferreira)

A light lemon sponge roll filled with a smooth mascarpone cream.

Servings: 6 · Cook 10 min · Desserts

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 4 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 130 g [Caster sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)
- 8 g [Baking powder](https://fridge.menu/en/i/baking-powder)
- 100 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 1 tsp [Vanilla extract](https://fridge.menu/en/i/vanilla-extract)
- 1 pcs [Lemon zest](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon-zest) — from a well-washed lemon
- 200 ml [Double cream](https://fridge.menu/en/i/heavy-cream)
- 250 g [Mascarpone](https://fridge.menu/en/i/mascarpone)
- 100 g [Icing sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/powdered-sugar)
- 50 g [Lemon juice](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon-juice)
- 1 pcs [Lemon zest](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon-zest) — from a second lemon

## Steps

1. Break the eggs into a bowl and add the sugar. Whisk with an electric mixer until pale, light and fluffy.
2. Add the vanilla extract and the zest of a well-washed lemon.
3. Sift and fold in the flour and baking powder in batches, mixing gently with a spatula.
4. Line a baking tray with baking paper and pour the batter in an even layer.
5. Bake in a preheated fan oven at 180°C for 10 minutes. (10 min)
6. Remove the sponge, cover with baking paper and leave to cool completely.
7. Make the cream: pour the cream into a bowl, add the mascarpone and icing sugar, and whisk.
8. Pour in the lemon juice and grate in the zest of the second lemon, folding gently.
9. Peel the paper off the sponge, trim the edges, spread the cream over it and roll up the sponge.
10. Wrap tightly and chill in the fridge for about 4 hours. (240 min)
11. Before serving, dust with icing sugar if you like.

Published 2026-10-10

https://fridge.menu/en/r/lemon-sponge-roll-with-mascarpone-cream-9s1veili

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