Honey Swiss Roll
Prep
25 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This honey Swiss roll is my go to dessert whenever I want something impressive but not too fussy. The whole thing comes together in just an hour, from prep to the moment you pull it from the oven, which means you can have a stunning homemade treat on the table without spending your entire afternoon in the kitchen. I love using honey as the star ingredient because it adds natural sweetness and moisture while giving you those lovely antioxidants and energy boosting benefits. Rolling it up with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and fresh bananas makes it feel like you've really gone all out, even though the technique is surprisingly simple once you get the hang of it.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200 gbutter
- 2 eggeggs
- 400 gsugar
- 250 gflour
- 100 mlhoney
- 150 mlunsalted milk
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 100 mlvegetable oil
- 200 gwhipped cream
- 150 mlcaramel sauce
- 4 piecebananas
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a rack in the middle of the oven for even baking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for an even texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, unsalted milk, and vegetable oil.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 30x20cm baking tin.
Tip: Make sure to grease the tin well to prevent the cake from sticking.
- 6
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and springs back when touched.
Tip: Rotate the tin halfway through baking for even cooking.
- 7
Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before rolling it up.
- 8
Once the cake is cool, spread a layer of whipped cream on top.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface with a thin layer of whipped cream.
- 9
Roll the cake up tightly and place it seam-side down on a serving plate.
Tip: Make sure the roll is even and smooth.
- 10
Caramelize the bananas by heating the caramel sauce in a pan over medium heat.
Tip: Make sure the sauce is warm and bubbly before topping the cake.
- 11
Top the cake with caramelized bananas and serve immediately.
Tip: Garnish with additional whipped cream and caramel sauce if desired.
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