Honey Mirror Glaze Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This Honey Mirror Glaze Cake is one of my favorite go to desserts when I want something elegant but manageable. The secret is Greek yogurt, which keeps the cake incredibly moist while adding protein and probiotics for a little nutritional boost. What I love most is how quick it comes together, ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for unexpected guests or when a craving strikes. The honey glaze creates that stunning glossy finish that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but honestly, it's so simple you'll make this again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 4 nulllarge eggs
- 100 gplain greek yogurt
- 80 ghoney
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 2 mlvanilla extract
- 120 mlwater
- 100 gconfectioner's sugar
- 100 mlhoney syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 50 ggolden syrup
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 20cm (8 inch) round cake pan.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan for easy cake release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients for a lighter texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a smooth batter.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix for a tender crumb.
- 5
Pour in the water and whisk until the batter is smooth.
Tip: Adjust the water if the batter is too thick or too thin.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula for a smooth finish.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake for a moist cake.
- 8
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tip: Use a clean towel to prevent sticking.
- 9
To make the honey mirror glaze, whisk together confectioner's sugar, honey syrup, and golden syrup until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the honey syrup if the glaze is too thick or too thin.
- 10
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake in a zig-zag pattern.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the glaze evenly.
- 11
Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Tip: Let it cool completely for a smooth finish.
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