Soft Glow Golden Honey Cake (Printable)

Buttery pound cake with golden crumb and honey sweetness offers a comforting, aromatic treat for any time of day.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup mild liquid honey
07 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature

→ Optional Glaze

10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
02 - Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Mix in honey until fully incorporated.
05 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
06 - Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
09 - Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Melt honey and butter together and brush over the warm cake for added gloss and flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Tender buttery texture
  • Delicately sweetened with honey
02 -
  • Use mild honey such as clover or acacia for a delicate flavor
  • The cake keeps well wrapped for up to 4 days at room temperature
03 -
  • Add a teaspoon of lemon zest for brightness
  • Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries for an elegant dessert
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