
Honey Mirror Glaze Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Honey Mirror Glaze Cake is a stunning layered dessert that combines a tender sponge with a glossy, reflective glaze. Made with all purpose flour, butter, eggs and Greek yogurt, the moist cake is topped with a luxurious mirror glaze crafted from confectioner's sugar, honey syrup and golden syrup. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of baking, this elegant cake is ideal for those seeking an impressive centrepiece for special occasions or afternoon tea.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 4large 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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