Easy Honey Roll Cake Recipe

Published Dec 11, 2023 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Delicious and Simple via YouTube

If you’re a beginner in baking and are looking for an easy recipe to try today, then you’ll surely love this honey roll cake recipe by Delicious and Simple on YouTube. True to her name, this cake recipe is indeed simple to make and very delicious, and is also perfect to serve on special occasions. I’m sure even seasoned bakers will love this cake idea.

You can level up this cake by letting your creativity take over and decorate this yummy goodness however you want, you can also add extra toppings to your heart’s desire. Read the step-by-step instructions written down below now and while you’re at it be sure to check out the video tutorial for more details. I hope you enjoy this cake as much as I did.

Ingredients for Honey Roll Cake:

Filling

300ml or 1¼ cups of milk
1 egg yolk
5½ tbsp of sugar
4 tbsp of cornstarch
50ml or 3½ tbsp of lemon juice
2 tbsp of butter
100ml or ½ cup of whipping cream

Cake

2 large eggs
5½ tbsp of sugar
3¼ tbsp of honey
½ cup of vegetable oil
20ml or 2 tbsp of milk
1¼ cup of wheat flour
½ tbsp of baking powder
1 tsp of vanilla sugar
A pinch of salt

Other

Chopped walnuts

How to Make a Honey Roll Cake:

Step 1

In a saucepan, add the yolk, sugar, cornstarch, and half of the milk, then whisk them together until combined, pour in the remaining milk, and keep whisking until incorporated. Place the saucepan on a stove and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring continuously until thickened, then add the lemon juice and butter, and whisk them until dissolved.

Step 2

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, then cover it with plastic gently pressing it down the mixture as shown in the video, and set it aside to cool. In another large mixing bowl, add the eggs, salt, vanilla sugar, and sugar, then whisk everything together, add the honey, vegetable oil, and milk, and keep whisking until thoroughly combined.

Easy to Make Honey Roll Cake — Image credit: Delicious and Simple via YouTube

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Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the flour and baking powder, then add it to the mixture, and whisk them until smooth and combined. Transfer the batter to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then spread it evenly, and put it in a preheated oven to bake at 180°C or 356°F for about 8 to 10 minutes. Once done baking, flip the cake over a clean cloth or towel, then peel off the paper, and roll the cake over as shown in the video.

Step 4

Let the cake cool while still rolled, and while waiting, prepare the filling. Add the cream to a bowl, then beat it until fluffy and soft peaks form, and set it aside. Grab the cooled filling, then beat it until fluffy and smooth, and pour in the whipped cream. Give them a quick fold, then beat them until incorporated, scrape the sides, and give it a final fold and mix.

Step 5

Gently unroll the cake, then spread the filling over the cake evenly making sure to reserve some for later, then sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the filling. Roll the cake and transfer it to a plate making sure that the seam side is down, then scrape the remaining filling to a piping bag, and pipe it on the top of the cake to decorate. Garnish with more chopped walnuts, then serve, and enjoy!