Improved honey cake: a delicious dessert with a caramel hint

Name: Improved honey cake: a delicious dessert with a caramel hint
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 120 g margarine; 120 g honey; 6 g baking soda; 3 eggs; 100 g granulated sugar; 180 g plain flour

Easy to prepare
10 portions
25 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Are you looking for an original recipe for a honey dessert that isn’t dull but will surprise with its taste and appearance? This honey cake with a subtle caramel note and a fluffy batter is the ideal choice for any lover of home baking. The result is a moist, fragrant cake that you’ll fall in love with from the first bite.

For 10 portions

Ingredients

120 g margarine
120 g honey
6 g baking soda
3 eggs
100 g granulated sugar
180 g plain flour

Preparation procedure

Preparation of the honey mixture: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the margarine with the honey. Add the baking soda and, stirring constantly, cook until the mixture takes on a golden to caramel color. Then remove from the heat and let it cool completely.
Preparation of the batter: Beat the eggs with the sugar until a thick foam forms – you should get a fluffy, light batter. Add the cooled honey mixture and finally gradually fold in the sifted flour to form a smooth batter.
Baking the layers: Spread half of the batter evenly on a baking sheet (approx. 25 × 36 cm) lined with baking paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 °C for about 18 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Bake the second half of the batter in the same way.

Total preparation time:

25 minutes preparation + 36 minutes baking (2 cake layers)

Total: approx. 1 hour

Number of servings:

8–10 servings (depends on slice size)

Conclusion:

This honey cake is proof that traditional recipes can always be improved. Thanks to the caramelized honey mixture, the batter gains a richer flavor and a beautiful color. It works great as a base for layered cakes, but it also tastes excellent on its own, with a cup of tea or coffee. If you want to take the dessert up a level, we recommend adding a simple buttercream or sour cream frosting between the layers.