Honey and Curd Cheese Bundt Cake

The marriage of honey and curd cheese results in a truly moist, heavy, but delicious cake. Since honey is acidic and hygroscopic (moisture-retaining), the batter will have a denser structure but keeps well for a long time. Egg white foam loosens the structure, counteracting the heavying effect of the honey.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 290 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bundt cake tin
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • Stick blender (for curd)
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C Fan). Grease and flour the tin.

2

Push the curd cheese through a sieve or purée with a stick blender, then mix with the honey and lemon zest.

Tip: Smooth curd cream distributes more evenly, avoiding distracting white lumps.
3

Beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff peaks form.

Tip: The foam's hold will loosen the dense, honey batter.
4

Beat the yolks with the sugar and vanilla sugar until frothy, then add the melted butter, milk, and honey curd cream.

5

Fold in the flour mixed with baking powder.

Tip: Mix gently to avoid lumps.
6

Finally, fold in the egg white foam with large, gentle movements (bottom to top).

Tip: Don't break the foam, this air is the batter's 'lungs'.
7

Pour into the tin and bake for 40-45 minutes (skewer test).

8

Cool on a rack, serve dusted with icing sugar.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the outside get very dark?
Due to honey's fructose content, it caramelises at a lower temperature. If it browns too much, cover with foil!
Can I skip the sugar alongside honey?
Granulated sugar helps aerate the egg yolks (sharp crystals), which honey cannot do. So it's important for texture.

Ingredients

  • 250 g Plain flour
  • 200 g Curd cheese (or Quark)
  • 100 g Honey
  • 80 g Caster sugar
  • 3 pcs Eggs (separated)
  • 120 g Butter (melted)
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 packet Vanilla sugar
  • 1 pc Lemon (zest)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 g Icing sugar (for dusting)