Honey Layer Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Honey Layer Cake is a classic layered dessert made with all purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, milk and confectioner's sugar. With a preparation time of 20 minutes and a cooking time of 40 minutes, this cake suits anyone looking for a straightforward baking project. The combination of honey and butter creates a moist, flavourful cake that is perfect for celebrations or everyday enjoyment.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 100 ghoney
- 2eggs
- 1½ mLvanilla extract
- 6 gbaking powder
- 3 gsalt
- 150 mLunsalted milk
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two 20cm round cake pans.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to avoid lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a smooth batter.
- 4
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Tip: Use a spatula for a smooth finish.
- 6
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 7
To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with confectioner's sugar.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth layer.
- 8
Repeat the process with the second cake layer and confectioner's sugar.
Tip: You can adjust the amount of confectioner's sugar to your liking.
- 9
Dust the top of the cake with confectioner's sugar and serve.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious honey layer cake!
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