Description
Simple Honey Cake is a soft, moist, and golden homemade dessert made with pantry staples like honey, eggs, flour, and milk. I love how this comforting cake fills my kitchen with warmth and sweetness. Perfect for tea time, family gatherings, or a cozy treat, this recipe is easy to follow and always delivers a fluffy, flavorful result that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C and grease your cake pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add honey, oil, milk, and vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use high-quality honey for best flavor. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft. You can add nuts, raisins, or orange zest for variation. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg