Description
A simple and moist honey cake recipe perfect for any occasion, with easy-to-follow steps for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the sugar, honey, vegetable oil, warm water, and vanilla extract. Whisk until blended.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality honey for the best flavor.
- Measure ingredients accurately.
- Allow eggs and water to reach room temperature before mixing.
- Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger.
- Serve the cake slightly warm.
- Add chopped nuts or citrus zest for variations.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend for a gluten-free option.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil for freezing up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg