Description
This Honey Cake is a moist, spiced loaf infused with rich honey and brewed black tea. Its deep golden crumb and warm aroma make it a comforting classic for holidays or afternoon tea. With a tender texture and balanced sweetness, it’s easy to bake and keeps beautifully for days.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 cup honey
¾ cup brewed black tea, cooled
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. In a separate medium bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light. Stir in honey, brewed tea, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top.
6. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For an extra-moist crumb, wrap the cooled cake in plastic and rest it overnight before slicing.
Add chopped walnuts or sliced almonds for texture and a nutty twist.
Use mild black tea for a background note—avoid herbal or strongly flavored teas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg