Honey Crumb Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A sweet treat with a crunchy honey topping, perfect for a dessert or snack.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gbutter
- 2large eggs
- 100 ghoney
- 5 gsalt
- 5 gbaking powder
- 100 mlunsalted milk
- 50 mlvegetable oil
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm (8 inch) round cake pan.
Tip: Use parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until creamy, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to remove any air pockets from the batter.
- 6
In a small bowl, mix together the honey and confectioner's sugar until well combined.
Tip: You can adjust the amount of honey to your liking, depending on how sweet you want the cake to be.
- 7
Sprinkle the honey topping evenly over the batter.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the topping to the edges of the pan.
- 8
Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Use a timer to ensure the cake is done at the same time every day.
- 9
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before serving.
- 10
Once the cake is cool, sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and serve.
Tip: You can also drizzle with honey for extra sweetness.
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