Favorite Honey Cake
Delightfully moist and irresistibly fragrant, this Favorite Honey Cake is a classic treat perfect for any occasion. Infused with the warm aromas of cinnamon, ginger, and citrus, this cake combines the richness of honey with a bright twist of orange zest and a subtle depth from brewed tea. The seamless blend of flavors is enhanced by the tender texture, achieved through a perfect balance of wet and dry ingredients. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make recipe yields a showstopping dessert that can be served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with extra honey for a touch of indulgence. Perfect for holidays, tea time, or as an everyday sweet treat, this honey cake recipe is bound to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Honey
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 3 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Strong brewed tea (cooled)
- 0.25 cups Orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan or a similarly sized bundt pan, and dust it lightly with flour, tapping out the excess.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt. Set aside.
In another large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, honey, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well blended.
Add the eggs one at a time to the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, tea, and orange juice until combined.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, gently invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, you can optionally dust the cake with powdered sugar, drizzle with honey, or serve it plain. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 175.1 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 100.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 3583 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 642.6 g | 234% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 400.4 g | ||
| Protein | 50.9 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 955 mg | 20% | |
*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.
