Honey Cake
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Honey Cake
Description
The Honey Cake recipe features a combination of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a mix of cinnamon, cloves, and allspice to provide a warmly spiced flavor. The wet ingredients—vegetable oil, honey, granulated and brown sugars, eggs, vanilla, brewed coffee, orange juice, and optional whiskey—create a rich, moist batter. Coffee and whiskey contribute depth and subtle complexity to the cake’s flavor.
After combining all ingredients, the batter is poured into greased pans—ranging from loaf pans to bundt or sheet cake pans. Sprinkling slivered almonds on top before baking adds texture and a mild nuttiness. Baking on stacked baking sheets helps ensure the cake cooks evenly from bottom to top, preventing uneven baking.
This adaptable cake can be served plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar, and is suitable for varied gatherings depending on the chosen pan. The spices and honey make it a comforting dessert, especially in cooler seasons. Its flavors meld well with coffee or tea.
When selecting bakeware, adjustments to baking time may be necessary based on pan size. Using two stacked baking sheets beneath the pan prevents bottom overcooking by distributing heat more evenly. This recipe accommodates multiple pan shapes, allowing flexibility in presentation and portion size.
Ingredients
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cloves ground
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup honey
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 3 egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brewed coffee warm
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup whiskey
- ½ cup almonds optional, slivered or sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease pan(s) with non-stick cooking spray. Even if your pan is non-stick, still spray!
- In a large bowl (or in the bowl of an electric mixer), whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Make a well in the center and add the oil, honey, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, coffee, orange juice and whiskey, if using.
- Using a strong wire whisk or with an electric mixer on slow speed, stir together until all ingredients are well-blended, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl, making sure that no ingredients are stuck to the bottom.
- Spoon batter into prepared pan(s). Sprinkle top of cake(s) evenly with almonds, if using. (If you are using a bundt pan, sprinkle the almonds into the bottom of the pan before pouring the batter in). Place cake pan(s) on two baking sheets, stacked together (this will ensure the cakes bake properly with the bottom baking faster than the cake interior and top).
- Bake until the cake springs back when you gently touch the cake center and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs, almost clean. For tube and bundt pans, this will take 60 to 75 minutes, loaf cakes, about 45 to 55 minutes. For sheet style cakes, baking time is 40 to 45 minutes.
- Let cake stand fifteen minutes before removing from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature. Leftover cake can be stored at room temperature, covered tightly.
Notes
- This honey cake can be baked in various pans including loaf pans, square or round cake pans, bundt pans, or sheet cake pans.
- Using two stacked baking sheets beneath the cake pan helps prevent the bottom from overbaking and promotes even cooking.
- Sprinkle almonds on top before baking or into the bottom of bundt pans for added texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 14to 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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