Save A tender, buttery pound cake with a delicate golden crumb, sweetened with luscious honey for a comforting, aromatic treat. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a delightful dessert.
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Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp fine sea salt
- Wet Ingredients: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, ½ cup (120 ml) mild liquid honey, 4 large eggs, room temperature, 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature
- Optional Glaze: 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp unsalted butter
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 4:
- Add honey and mix until fully incorporated.
- Step 5:
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Step 6:
- Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined do not overmix.
- Step 7:
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 50 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 9:
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 10:
- For an optional glaze melt 2 tbsp honey with 1 tbsp butter and brush over the warm cake.
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Required Tools
9x5-inch loaf pan, Electric mixer, Mixing bowls, Sifter, Cooling rack, Pastry brush (for glaze)
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), eggs, milk (dairy). Check all ingredient labels if you have allergies unsalted butter and vanilla extract may contain traces of allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 310 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 40 g Protein 4 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → What type of honey is best to use?
Mild honeys such as clover or acacia work best to add gentle sweetness without overpowering the cake’s delicate flavors.
- → How should the batter be mixed?
Mix wet and dry ingredients gently and just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the crumb tender.
- → Can I add a glaze to the cake?
Yes, melting honey with butter and brushing it on the warm cake creates a shiny, flavorful glaze.
- → What is the best way to store the cake?
Wrap the cooled cake tightly and keep at room temperature for up to four days to maintain freshness.
- → How can I add a citrus note to this cake?
Incorporating a teaspoon of lemon zest offers brightness that complements the honey’s sweetness.
- → Is this suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, all main ingredients comply with a vegetarian diet.
