Swedish Honey Cake
Transport yourself to the cozy kitchens of Scandinavia with Swedish Honey Cake, a decadent yet surprisingly simple dessert that highlights the rich, natural sweetness of honey paired with warm, aromatic spices like cinnamon and cardamom. This traditional cake boasts a tender crumb and golden hue, thanks to a blend of brown sugar and melted butter, balanced perfectly with creamy milk and a hint of vanilla. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in under an hour, this delightful treat is perfect for celebrating holidays, hosting gatherings, or enjoying with a cup of tea on a quiet afternoon. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with whipped cream for an undeniably comforting experience. With flavors rooted in Nordic tradition, Swedish Honey Cake is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 150 grams Honey
- 100 grams Brown sugar
- 100 grams Unsalted butter, melted
- 120 milliliters Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, honey, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
Gradually mix in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until incorporated.
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until you have a smooth batter. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.8 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 601 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 1726 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 425.3 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 227.5 g | ||
| Protein | 44.3 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 863 mg | 18% | |
*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.
