Pin it A tender, buttery pound cake with a delicate golden crumb, sweetened with luscious honey for a comforting, aromatic treat. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a delightful dessert.
This cake became a staple for our family gatherings because of its moist texture and subtle sweetness from the honey which everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour: Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder: Dry Ingredients
- ½ tsp fine sea salt: Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened: Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar: Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 ml) mild liquid honey: Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, room temperature: Wet Ingredients
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract: Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature: Wet Ingredients
- 2 tbsp honey: Optional Glaze
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter: Optional Glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C):
- Grease and flour a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Sift dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add honey:
- Mix until fully incorporated.
- Beat in eggs:
- One at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients and milk:
- Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined do not overmix.
- Pour batter:
- Into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake:
- Bake for 50&55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional glaze:
- Melt 2 tbsp honey with 1 tbsp butter and brush over the warm cake.
Pin it Our family enjoys this cake on quiet weekend afternoons, sharing stories over tea and this sweet treat.
Required Tools
9x5-inch loaf pan, electric mixer, mixing bowls, sifter, cooling rack, pastry brush for glaze
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, milk (dairy). Check all ingredient labels if you have allergies unsalted butter and vanilla extract may contain traces of allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 310 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 40 g Protein 4 g per serving
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This Soft Glow Golden Honey Pound Cake is sure to become a favorite with its perfect balance of texture and sweetness.
Recipe FAQ
- → What type of honey works best in this cake?
Mild honeys like clover or acacia are ideal for a delicate, balanced sweetness without overpowering the cake’s buttery flavors.
- → Can I add a glaze to the cake?
Yes, melting honey with butter and brushing it over the warm cake creates a shiny, flavorful glaze that enhances moistness and aroma.
- → How do I avoid overmixing the batter?
Mix the dry ingredients alternately with milk gently until just combined to maintain a tender crumb and prevent toughness.
- → Is lemon zest suitable as an addition?
Adding a teaspoon of lemon zest brightens the flavor, balancing the honey’s sweetness with a fresh citrus note.
- → What tools are needed to bake this cake?
You will need a 9x5-inch loaf pan, electric mixer, mixing bowls, sifter, cooling rack, and a pastry brush for the glaze.