A beautifully moist and fragrant honey cake perfect for tea time or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey use a light, floral honey for best results
- 3 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup sugar white granulated
- 1 cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted butter
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup hot coffee or strong tea
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the honey, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.
- Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Then add the hot coffee (or tea) and stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg