Aunt Rose's Honeycake Recipe

Name: Aunt Rose's Honeycake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup vegetable oil or ½ cup canola oil; ½ cup sugar; ½ cup dark full flavored honey; 2 eggs; 1 small orange, quartered and seeded (not peeled); 1 small apple, cored and chopped (not peeled); ¾ cup strong brewed coffee; 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder (scant); ½ teaspoon allspice; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup raisins (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup vegetable oil or ½ cup canola oil
½ cup sugar
½ cup dark full flavored honey
2 eggs
1 small orange, quartered and seeded (not peeled)
1 small apple, cored and chopped (not peeled)
¾ cup strong brewed coffee
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder (scant)
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup raisins (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Line two loaf pans with parchment paper and set aside.
3
In a large bowl; combine oil, sugar, honey and eggs.
4
Use an electric mixer to beat until chunky smooth, set aside.
5
In a blender or food processor; combine orange and apple, then pulse until finely chopped.
6
Add coffee to blender and pulse until mostly pureed, set aside.
7
In another bowl; sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt.
8
Add a third of the fruit and coffee mixture to oil honey and egg mixture stirring well.
9
Add a third of flour mixture stirring again.
10
Continue in this manner until all ingredients are combined add optional ingredients at this time as well.
11
Divide batter between loaf pans, bake until a tester comes out clean or about 30-35 minutes.
12
Cool cakes in pans on a rack.
13
Leave parchment on till serving.

787

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup vegetable oil or ½ cup canola oil, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup dark full flavored honey, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Aunt Rose's Honeycake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aunt Rose's Honeycake

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Variations & substitutions

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