Honey Genoise
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Honey Genoise is a light and fluffy sponge cake enriched with honey, butter and eggs. This classic cake combines all purpose flour, sugar, honey, butter, eggs, baking powder, salt, milk and powdered sugar for a delicate crumb. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes in the oven, this cake suits anyone looking for an elegant yet straightforward bake.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 gsugar
- 100 gbutter
- 3large eggs
- 50 ghoney
- 5 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 50 mlmilk
- 100 gpowdered sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, sift 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 separate bowl, whisk together the milk, honey, and eggs until well combined.
Tip: Use a whisk to break down the honey and incorporate it into the mixture.
- 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 5
Add the melted butter and mix until fully incorporated.
Tip: The batter should still be slightly lumpy.
- 6
Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the cake frequently to avoid overcooking.
- 8
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: This will help the cake release from the pan.
- 9
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Once the cake is cool, you can frost it with the powdered sugar glaze.
- 10
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the consistency of the glaze by adding more powdered sugar or milk.
- 11
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the glaze evenly.
- 12
Serve and enjoy!
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