Description
The Honeydew Roll Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the lightness of a sponge cake with the refreshing flavor of honeydew melon, filled with whipped cream and honeydew puree.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs: Eggs provide structure and moisture to the cake.
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar: Sugar sweetens the cake and helps it rise.
- 100 grams (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour: This is the base of the cake, giving it body.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder: Baking powder helps the cake to rise and become fluffy.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt: Salt enhances the flavors in the cake.
- 2 tablespoons honeydew puree: This adds the signature honeydew flavor to the cake.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil: Oil keeps the cake moist and tender.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Vanilla adds a warm, sweet flavor to the cake.
- 200 ml (3/4 cup) heavy cream: Heavy cream is whipped to create a light filling.
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for the filling): This sweetens the whipped cream filling.
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting): Dusting adds a lovely finish to the cake.
- Thin slices of honeydew melon (for garnish): Fresh melon enhances the presentation.
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish): Mint adds a pop of color and freshness.
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter by beating eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the egg mixture.
- Add honeydew puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the batter in a lined jelly roll pan for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool the cake for 5 minutes, then invert onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel and roll it up to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form for the filling.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the whipped cream filling, and roll it back up tightly.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with honeydew slices and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better whipping.
- Dust the towel with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Honeydew Roll Cake, dessert, summer cake, sponge cake, honeydew melon