Honey Crumb Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My go to cake for weekend baking is this honey crumb cake, and honestly, it's become a family favorite for good reason. The beauty of this recipe is how straightforward it is to pull together in just an hour from start to finish, making it perfect for when you want something homemade without spending all day in the kitchen. Honey brings natural sweetness and moisture to every bite, plus it's packed with antioxidants that make you feel a little less guilty about indulging. What I love most is how forgiving this cake is and how affordable the ingredients are, so there's no stress if you're baking on a budget. The crumb topping adds just the right amount of texture, and your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible while it bakes.
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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