Description
This classic Honey Cake recipe features a moist, tender crumb with a rich honey flavor, perfect for an elegant dessert or a sweet snack. Made with simple ingredients like honey, butter, and sour cream, it is easy to prepare and bakes into a beautifully golden cake, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for a delicate sweetness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 cup honey
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Others
- Cooking spray, for greasing pan
- Powdered sugar, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease it well using cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda ensuring they are evenly combined to help create a uniform batter.
- Cream Butter and Honey: In a separate large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened butter and honey together until the butter becomes smooth and the mixture turns light and creamy, ensuring a well-aerated base for the cake.
- Add Eggs and Flavoring: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and honey mixture, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully. Stir in the almond extract for subtle nutty flavor.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat on low speed just until barely combined, avoiding overmixing which can make the cake dense.
- Add Sour Cream: Fold in the sour cream by beating gently until just combined to keep the batter moist and tender.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Place it in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan before removing it. Serve as is or with a light dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for best creaming results.
- Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- The almond extract adds a delicate flavor, but it can be omitted if you prefer a purer honey taste.
- Use fresh honey for optimal flavor and moisture in the cake.
- Cool the cake completely before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent the sugar from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
