Honey Loaf Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This honey loaf cake is one of my favorite recipes to make on busy weekends because it comes together in just an hour from start to finish. The honey adds natural sweetness and moisture while providing antioxidants that refined sugar alone can't offer. I love how the applesauce keeps the cake tender without needing excess butter, making it both economical and healthier than traditional versions. The walnuts add a lovely crunch and nutty flavor that makes each slice feel a bit special. It's simple enough for a beginner baker but impressive enough to share with guests.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 ghoney
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 3 nulllarge eggs
- 5 gbaking powder
- 2 gsalt
- 100 mlunsweetened applesauce
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 100 gchopped walnuts(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm x 20cm loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a non-stick loaf pan for easy release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for a light texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, butter, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a creamy batter.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense cake.
- 5
If using walnuts, fold them into the batter with a spatula.
Tip: You can also toast the walnuts in a 180°C oven for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a decorative edge, if desired.
- 7
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the cake after 35 minutes and cover the top with foil if it's browning too quickly.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Tip: Invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Once cooled, slice and serve. You can dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired.
Tip: This cake is perfect for a snack or breakfast on-the-go.
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