Welsh Honey Cakes Recipe

Name: Welsh Honey Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup honey; 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 4 ounces butter; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 cups flour; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375F/190C Grease and flour a muffin tin or use liners.
2
Stir together flour, cinnamon and baking soda.
3
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Beat the yolks into sugar and butter, then add the honey in thirds beating well in between.
4
Stir in the flour with a little milk as required to make the batter a little softer and mix all together gently.
5
Whisk the egg whites until stiff. stir 1/3 of the whites into the batter to lighten the mixture then gently fold in the rest.
6
Half fill the cups of the muffin tin and smooth the tops with the back of a wet teaspoon to stop them from crowning too much then sprinkle each with a little bit of sugar (optional).
7
Bake in the pre-heated oven for about 20 minutes. These do brown quickly and are actually browner than a similar cupcake or muffin would be so keep an eye on them so they don't get too brown.
8
Leave the cakes in the tin for a few minutes before turning out to cool.

812

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup honey, 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 4 ounces butter, and more.

Yes, Welsh Honey Cakes 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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Welsh Honey Cakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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