
Honey Naked Cake
Prep
25 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This honey naked cake is my go to dessert when I want something that tastes indulgent but comes together quickly. The beauty of this recipe is that it takes just an hour from start to table, making it perfect for unexpected guests or last minute cravings. Honey brings natural sweetness along with antimicrobial and soothing properties that make it a healthier alternative to refined sugar. The pecans add wonderful texture and richness, while the simple ingredient list keeps costs down and the process refreshingly straightforward. One bite and you'll understand why this cake has become a regular in my kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 400honey
- 200 gcaster sugar
- 4eggs
- 250 gflour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 150 mlmelted butter
- 2 mLvanilla extract
- 100 gchopped pecans(chopped before baking)
- 100 mlwater
- 100 mlunsalted milk
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 2 gbaking soda
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350´F) and line a 20cm round cake tin with parchment paper.
Tip: To prevent the cake from sticking to the tin
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Ensure the ingredients are well combined
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together the honey, caster sugar, and melted butter.
Tip: Use an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.
Tip: Make sure the eggs are fully incorporated before proceeding
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the vanilla extract and water.
Tip: Mix well to combine
- 6
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix
- 7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake tin and a 15cm round cake tin.
Tip: To prevent the cakes from sticking together
- 8
Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Tip: Check the cakes frequently to prevent overcooking
- 9
Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: To prevent the cakes from breaking
- 10
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one of the cakes on a serving plate.
Tip: You can frost the cake with a simple glaze if desired
- 11
Spread a layer of honey glaze over the top of the cake.
Tip: You can adjust the consistency of the glaze by adding more honey or water
- 12
Top with the second cake and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Tip: This will add a crunchy texture to the cake
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