Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Moist Honey Cake is rich, soft, and packed with deep honey flavor, making it the perfect treat for holidays, tea time, or special occasions. It’s lightly spiced, incredibly moist, and stays fresh for days—in fact, it tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen!
✔ Super Moist & Tender: Made with honey and a touch of oil for the perfect texture.
✔ Naturally Sweet & Spiced: The warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves enhance the honey.
✔ Easy One-Bowl Recipe: No complicated steps—just mix and bake!
✔ Perfect for Rosh Hashanah or Any Occasion: A classic honey cake that’s both traditional and timeless.
Ingredients
For one 9-inch loaf cake or an 8-inch round cake, you’ll need:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for a richer taste)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup hot coffee or tea (adds moisture and deepens flavor)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a 9-inch loaf pan or an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Batter
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Add the Hot Coffee: Slowly pour in the hot coffee or tea, mixing until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin—this is normal!
Step 3: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4: Optional Glaze & Serving Ideas
This cake is delicious on its own, but for an extra touch:
✔ Honey Glaze: Drizzle with warm honey for extra shine and moisture.
✔ Powdered Sugar Dusting: A simple and elegant finish.
✔ Serve with Tea or Coffee: Complements the deep honey flavor perfectly.
Nutrition Information (Per Slice – Without Glaze)
(Approximate values based on ingredients used.)
- Calories: 260
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 9g
- Sugar: 26g
Tips & Tricks for the Best Honey Cake
✔ Use Hot Coffee or Tea: It enhances the depth of flavor and keeps the cake moist.
✔ Don’t Overmix: Stir until just combined for a tender crumb.
✔ Let It Rest: Honey cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
✔ Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for a longer shelf life.
✔ Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
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