Name: Honey roulade full of creamy filling
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 4 eggs; a pinch of salt; 120 g granulated sugar; 100 g honey; 60 g melted butter; 200 g all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 200 g softened butter; 150 g powdered sugar; 150 g soft quark; vanilla and honey to taste; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons water

Preparation procedure

Dough preparation: In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt until a fluffy foam. Add the sugar, honey and melted butter, whisk in. Stir in the sifted flour with the baking soda to form a smooth batter.
Baking: Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, pour the batter and smooth. Bake for 15 minutes, until the batter is lightly golden. After baking, trim the edges and transfer the cake onto a clean towel.
Cream: Beat the softened butter with the powdered sugar until fluffy, fold in the quark, vanilla and honey to taste. Set the cream aside.
Soaking: In a small cup, mix the lemon juice with the sugar and water.
Assembling the roulade: Spread the cooled cake with the soaking syrup, spread half of the cream, cover with the other half of the cake (cut into two layers), lightly brush with syrup again and spread with the remaining cream. Using the towel, roll the roulade tightly.
Finishing: Spread a thin layer of cream over the surface of the roulade, you can sprinkle with crumbs from the trimmed edges. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (ideally overnight).
Serving: Slice the roulade into 10–12 pieces with a sharp knife and serve chilled.

Time required and number of servings

Preparing the dough and cream: 20 min
Baking: 15 min
Assembly: 15 min
Cooling: 4 h
Total: approx. 4 h 50 min
Servings: 10–12

Conclusion

The honey roulade impresses with its combination of a delicate cake with a pronounced honey flavor, refreshing lemon soaking syrup and a rich cream. Its preparation is not complicated, but the result is worth it – the roulade is perfect for a mid-morning coffee, a weekend breakfast or for the festive table.