Description
This simple honey cake is soft, moist, and filled with warm golden flavor. Made with pantry staples and naturally sweetened with honey, it’s the perfect comforting cake to enjoy with tea or share with family. Easy to prepare and beautifully tender, this classic homemade cake brings cozy moments to every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a cake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add honey, oil, milk, and vanilla, then mix well.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently.
- Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Warm the honey slightly for easier mixing. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness. You can add nuts or a drizzle of honey on top for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg