Description
This gluten-free honey cake is soft, moist, and naturally sweetened with honey. I bake it with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a comforting dessert perfect for tea time, family gatherings, or cozy afternoons. It’s simple, wholesome, and full of homemade charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup warm tea or water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C and grease cake pan.
- Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add honey, oil, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Pour in warm tea and mix until smooth.
- Let batter rest briefly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
Warm the honey slightly for easier mixing and better flavor distribution. You can replace water with black tea for a richer taste. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze slices for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg