Description
If you're craving a moist, warmly spiced, and irresistibly fragrant dessert, this Honey Cake is about to be your new favorite. A comforting classic made with real honey, aromatic spices, and a tender crumb, it’s perfect for everything from cozy fall breakfasts to holiday dessert spreads. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast, easy dessert, or a make-ahead snack, this easy recipe delivers rich flavor and beautiful texture. Ideal for those looking for timeless food ideas, healthy snack options, or delightful baking inspiration. It’s simple, satisfying, and absolutely foolproof.
Ingredients
1 cup honey
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup strong brewed black or chai tea, cooled
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Brew strong black or chai tea and allow it to cool completely.
3. In a large bowl, whisk honey, granulated sugar, brown sugar, tea, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
5. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. If using, fold in chopped nuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice once fully cooled and enjoy.
Notes
For best flavor, make the cake a day ahead—it tastes even richer the next day.
Always allow the tea to cool completely to prevent curdling the batter.
Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and baking.
Nutrition Information (per slice):
Calories: 280
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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