Description
A moist, tender honey cake infused with warm spices and brewed tea, perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Ginger: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground Cloves: 1/4 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
- Vegetable Oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Honey: 3/4 cup (180ml)
- Strong Brewed Coffee or Black Tea: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, honey, oil, coffee or tea, and vanilla until smooth. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: While still warm, brush the top with a tablespoon of warm honey for extra shine and sweetness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let it cool completely before slicing. Serve as-is or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use dark honey for a more robust flavor.
- Letting the cake rest overnight enhances flavor.
- Wrap tightly to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: honey cake, moist cake, easy honey loaf, holiday dessert, tea cake