Greek Honey Cake Recipe

Name: Greek Honey Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Syrup; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup honey; 3/4 cup water; 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice; Cake; 3/4 cup butter; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 cup flour, sifted; 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

Syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup honey
3/4 cup water
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
Cake
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 cup chopped walnuts

1
Syrup
2
Mix sugar, honey and water in a saucepan and simmer 5 minutes. Skim and add lemon juice and boil another 2 minutes. Cool
3
Cake
4
Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well each time. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add to batter. Stir in milk and orange rind. Mix well and stir in nuts. Pour into a greased and floured 8 X 8 X 2 inch pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until done.
5
Remove from oven and cut into diamond shapes in the pan while still not. Pour over syrup, refrigeraate and let soak until ready to serve.

1150

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Syrup, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup honey, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Greek Honey Cake 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.

Greek Honey Cake

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