
Honey Genoise
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a honey genoise recipe I absolutely love making for myself and sharing with friends. This elegant sponge cake comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for those moments when you want something special without spending all day in the kitchen. The honey adds natural sweetness and wonderful moisture to every bite, plus it brings antioxidants and soothing properties that refined sugar simply doesn't have. What I appreciate most is how forgiving this recipe is, with just a few basic ingredients you probably already have at home. It's humble, budget friendly, and surprisingly impressive when it emerges golden from the oven.
Ella x
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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