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Dorothy Thomas

Honey Cake Recipe

A moist, spiced honey cake with warm flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of coffee for depth. Perfect for tea time or festive occasions!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European, Jewish
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Ground ginger
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Honey
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Strong brewed coffee (or water)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan (or 8-inch round pan)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, honey, sugar, oil, coffee, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined (do not overmix).
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice when fully cooled.

Notes

  • Storage: Keeps well for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
  • Substitutions: Replace coffee with orange juice for a citrus twist.
  • For extra moisture: Brush warm cake with extra honey before serving.