Description
Classic Honey Cake is a soft, moist, and comforting traditional dessert made with warm honey, butter, and simple pantry ingredients. It fills the kitchen with a cozy aroma and delivers a nostalgic homemade taste perfect for tea time or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C and line a loaf pan.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Warm honey and add to mixture.
- Combine dry ingredients separately.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and warm milk.
- Add vanilla extract and mix gently.
- Pour into pan and bake for 45–50 minutes.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Warm the honey slightly for better blending. Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Flavors deepen overnight, making it even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: B
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: English
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg