Blackberry Lemon Cake Roll Recipe

Bright, tangy, and absolutely stunning, this Blackberry Lemon Cake Roll Recipe is the perfect showstopper dessert for spring and summer gatherings. A light, airy lemon sponge is rolled with a creamy blackberry filling that’s bursting with flavor. It’s surprisingly easy to make, yet delivers bakery-worthy results every time.

Ingredients

For the lemon sponge cake:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar (for rolling)

For the blackberry cream filling:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup blackberry preserves or fresh blackberry puree
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: Fresh blackberries for texture

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15 jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
2. In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale (5–6 minutes).
4. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
5. Gently fold in dry ingredients.
6. Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes.
7. While warm, roll cake in a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar. Let it cool completely.
8. For filling, whip cream, blackberry preserves, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
9. Unroll cake, spread filling, then roll it back up tightly.
10. Chill for 1–2 hours before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze.

Tips

• Use room temperature eggs for better volume.
• Don’t overbake or the cake may crack when rolling.
• Roll while warm to avoid breakage.
• Chill filling before spreading for best results.
• Use fine-mesh sieve to smooth out blackberry puree if using fresh berries.

Variations & Substitutions

• Swap blackberries with raspberries or blueberries.
• Add cream cheese to the filling for a richer texture.
• Make a gluten-free version with 1:1 GF flour blend.
• Fold in lemon curd for an extra tangy layer.
• Add edible flowers or zest on top for decoration.

Serving Suggestions

• Slice and serve with fresh blackberries and mint
• Drizzle with lemon glaze or dust with powdered sugar
• Serve with iced tea or lemonade for a refreshing combo
• Add a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Beautiful, eye-catching swirl presentation
• Balanced tart lemon and sweet blackberry flavor
• Light and fluffy sponge with creamy filling
• Great for spring brunches, Easter, or baby showers
• Make-ahead and freezer-friendly