Honey Coffee Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This honey coffee cake is one of my go to recipes when I want something homemade but don't have all day in the kitchen. It comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, and honestly, most of the ingredients are probably already in your pantry. The honey brings natural sweetness and acts as a wonderful energy booster, making this cake perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick me up. The walnuts add a lovely crunch while the yogurt keeps everything incredibly moist. It's simple, delicious, and makes your kitchen smell absolutely amazing.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 100 gplain yogurt
- 50 ghoney
- 2 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt
- 1 gground cinnamon
- 100 gchopped walnuts
- 150 mlunsalted milk
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF) and grease a 20cm round cake pan.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan for easy release.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, yogurt, honey, and milk.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a smooth batter.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Tip: They will add a nice texture to the cake.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula for a smooth finish.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the cake frequently to avoid overcooking.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't worry if the cake is still slightly warm when you remove it from the pan.
- 9
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Use a spatula to loosen the cake from the pan if needed.
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