Honey Cake Recipe

Name: Honey Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon instant coffee; ½ cup boiling water; ¼ cup vegetable oil or ¼ cup peanut oil; 1 cup honey; 1 grated washed orange, rind of; 2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons any whiskey; 4 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon instant coffee
½ cup boiling water
¼ cup vegetable oil or ¼ cup peanut oil
1 cup honey
1 grated washed orange, rind of
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons any whiskey
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts

1
Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda; set aside.
2
Mix the instant coffee with the water; blend the oil, honey, orange peel, and brandy.
3
In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy; gradually add the sugar and beat until light; add to the honey mixture.
4
Combine the flour mixture alternately with the honey mixture, starting with flour and ending with flour.
5
Stir in the walnuts.
6
Pour the batter into an oiled and waxed paper-lined 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
7
Bake in a 325 oven for about 50 minutes.
8
Test with a toothpick.
9
If moist, continue baking until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10
Invert the cake onto a wire rack.
11
Cool.
12
Peel off the waxed paper and wrap in aluminum foil to maintain freshness.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, 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.

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