A Honey of a Honey Cake
Delight your taste buds with "A Honey of a Honey Cake," a timeless dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness of honey with warm, aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. This moist, tender cake is elevated by the addition of freshly brewed coffee and a hint of orange zest for a unique depth of flavor. Topped with optional sliced almonds for a delightful crunch, it combines a medley of simple pantry staples into an irresistible treat perfect for holidays, gatherings, or a cozy tea-time indulgence. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a heavenly aroma as it bakes, this honey cake is as easy to make as it is to devour. Perfect for lovers of classic spiced cakes, this recipe ensures your kitchen smells as sweet as the cake tastes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup honey
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 0.25 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round pans.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs until they are slightly frothy.
Add the honey, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the eggs, and whisk until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil while whisking continuously until smooth and fully incorporated.
Add the cooled coffee, orange juice, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the wet mixture, and stir until everything is well blended.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan(s) on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.5 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 4047 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 552.1 g | 201% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 304.8 g | ||
| Protein | 63.9 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 1433 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
