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.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp fine sea salt
- Wet Ingredients: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar ½ cup (120 ml) mild liquid honey 4 large eggs, room temperature 2 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature
- Optional Glaze: 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 4:
- Add honey and mix until fully incorporated.
- Step 5:
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Step 6:
- Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined do not overmix.
- Step 7:
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 9:
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 10:
- For an optional glaze, melt 2 tbsp honey with 1 tbsp butter and brush over the warm cake.
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Pin It Enjoy this golden honey pound cake with your loved ones for a sweet and comforting treat.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of honey works best for this cake?
Mild honeys such as clover or acacia are ideal to complement the cake’s delicate flavor without overpowering it.
- → Can I add extra flavors to this pound cake?
Yes, adding a teaspoon of lemon zest brightens the flavor and adds a refreshing twist.
- → How should I mix the batter to ensure a tender crumb?
Gently fold dry ingredients alternating with milk to avoid overmixing, which keeps the cake light and tender.
- → Is there an optional finishing touch for the cake?
Brush a warm glaze made from honey and butter over the cooled cake for a subtle shine and added moisture.
- → What tools are necessary to prepare this cake?
A 9x5-inch loaf pan, electric mixer, sifter, mixing bowls, cooling rack, and a pastry brush for glazing are recommended.