Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet flavors of this classic Honey Cake. Perfect for celebrations or as a delightful treat with a cup of tea, this moist and aromatic cake will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons 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
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs with sugars, honey, and oil. Add coffee, orange juice, vanilla, and zest.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together.
- Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to maintain its moisture.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
