Honey Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Honey Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Honey Spice Cake; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup honey; 1 large egg, room temp; 1/2 vanilla bean; 1 cup sour cream, room temp; Honey Caramel; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; Cream Cheese Frosting; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Honey Spice Cake
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup honey
1 large egg, room temp
1/2 vanilla bean
1 cup sour cream, room temp
Honey Caramel
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Cream Cheese Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
To prepare cake, preheat oven to 350F. Grease two 8-inch cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger and nutmeg.
3
In a standing mixer with a paddle attachment, beat together two sugars, oil, honey and egg. Scrape in seeds from the vanilla bean. Continue beating until mixture becomes light in color.
4
Add sour cream and continue mixing until incorporated.
5
With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture and mix until just blended.
6
Divide batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cakes cool completely.
7
Run a pairing knife around the edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Peel off the parchment paper circles.
8
To prepare honey caramel, cook honey, butter and sugar in a saucepan on medium-high heat while stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in heavy cream thoroughly. Let it cool to lukewarm.
9
To prepare cream cheese frosting, place cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl. Beat until soft and well incorporated. Add powder sugar and vanilla. Continue beating until light and fluffy.
10
To assemble the cake, sandwich cake layers with the cream cheese frosting. Top the cake top with another layer of frosting. Smear the excess frosting around the sides of the cake to create the look of a naked cake.
11
Slowly spoon the honey caramel over the top of the cake.
12
Cover and refrigerate the cake. Leave cake in room temperature for at least an hour before serving.

1660

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

175

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.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Honey Spice Cake, 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Honey Spice 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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Honey Spice Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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