Looking for a stunning yet simple dessert to celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8th)? The Mimosa Roll Cake is a soft, lemon-scented sponge roll filled with luscious diplomatic cream and decorated with delicate sponge cubes that resemble mimosa flower blossoms. Inspired by the traditional Italian Torta Mimosa, this elegant dessert is perfect for festive gatherings, dinner parties, or any special occasion with friends and family.
Light, creamy, and beautifully festive, this Italian Mimosa Roll Cake recipe is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Mimosa Roll Cake Recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rest Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 8 people
Recipe by: Simona Ciampi
Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake (Pasta Biscotto)
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup + 2 tbsp (220 g) granulated sugar
8 eggs
Zest of ½ lemon
A pinch of salt
For the Diplomatic Cream (Crema Diplomatica)
2 cups (500 ml) whole milk
1 cup (250 ml) fresh heavy cream
¾ cup + 2 tbsp (170 g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (75 g) cornstarch
5 egg yolks
Zest of 1 lemon
A pinch of salt
Additional Ingredients
⅓ cup (80 ml) rum
Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
What Is Mimosa Roll Cake?
Preparation method
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