Honey Cake

A soft, moist, and mildly sweet eggless honey cake made with honey and butter. This version retains the rich flavor and light texture, making it perfect for teatime or a simple homemade dessert.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40–45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 8 oz Flour
• 4 oz Honey
• 3 oz Butter (softened)
• 3 oz Sugar
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 cup Thick Curd (yogurt) or Applesauce (egg substitute)
• 1/4–1/2 cup Milk (as needed)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Essence (optional)

Method

1. Preparation

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Grease and line a cake tin.

2. Prepare the Base

   • Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
   • Add honey and mix well.
   • Add curd (or applesauce) and vanilla essence, mixing until smooth.

3. Add Dry Ingredients

   • Sift flour, baking powder, and baking soda together.
   • Gradually fold into the wet mixture.
   • Add milk as required to form a smooth, pourable batter.

4. Baking

   • Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
   • Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

5. Cooling & Serving

   • Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
   • Optionally drizzle warm honey over the cake for extra flavor.