Honey Loaf Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Honey Loaf Cake is a classic baked dessert that combines the natural sweetness of honey with warm spices and chopped walnuts. Made with all purpose flour, butter, eggs and applesauce, this straightforward cake delivers a moist, flavourful treat. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes in the oven, it is a practical choice for anyone looking to bake something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 ghoney
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 3large 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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