Honey Marble Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Honey Marble Cake is a delightful baked treat featuring a beautiful swirl of honey infused sponge with almond flour and marigold petals. Made with butter, eggs, sugar and all purpose flour, this cake combines simple ingredients to create an elegant dessert. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of baking time, it is perfect for bakers of all skill levels who want to impress with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- 100 ghoney
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 4large eggs
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 6 gbaking powder
- 4 gsalt
- 100 galmond flour
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
- 20 gdried marigold petals
- 100 gunsalted almonds
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Prepare a 24cm round cake pan with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a silicone spatula to ensure even release.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until well combined for an even texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
Tip: Take breaks to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Add eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.
Tip: Don't overmix for a tender crumb.
- 5
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
Tip: Stop the mixer and scrape the sides if necessary.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly between two bowls.
Tip: Reserve a small amount for the marble pattern.
- 7
Pour half the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a slight depression in the center.
- 8
Drizzle reserved batter over the top of the cake, then sprinkle dried marigold petals evenly.
Tip: This adds a beautiful marbled effect and a hint of color.
- 9
Repeat the layering process with the remaining batter.
Tip: Finish with a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar for extra visual appeal.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake for a moist and tender crumb.
- 11
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before topping with the almond mixture.
- 12
In a small bowl, mix together almond flour and confectioners' sugar.
Tip: This adds a crunchy and sweet topping to the cake.
- 13
Add unsalted almonds to the bowl and mix until well combined.
Tip: This adds a satisfying crunch to the cake.
- 14
Sprinkle the almond mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
Tip: This adds a beautiful textural element to the cake.
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