Honey & Pine Nut Coffee Cake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180u00b0C/350u00b0F/Gas 4.

2. 2

   Grease a 8 inch round cake tin or spring form, if using cake tin it helps to line it with baking paper as well.

3. 3

   In a small sauce pan, melt the sugar, honey and butter together over a medium heat, boil for 1 minute and remove from heat.

4. 4

   Set aside and allow to cool until just warm.

5. 5

   Place the pine nuts onto a baking tray and roast for approx 8 minutes, alternatively roast in a dry non stick frying pan on top of the hob, stirring regularly.

6. 6

   Add the pine nuts to the honey mixture.

7. 7

   Stir in the eggs and flour.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the baking tin and bake for approx 50 minutes.

9. 9

   The cake is done when the top springs back when pressed lightly.

10. 10

    Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.

11. 11

    When cold dust with confectioners suger and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.