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Moist Honey Cake with Almonds

Moist Honey Cake with Almonds
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A rich, tender Moist Honey Cake with Almonds bursting with natural sweetness and a subtle almond crunch. This easy-to-make cake combines the wholesome flavor of honey, warm spices, and moist texture, perfect for any occasion or a comforting treat with tea or coffee.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup honey (preferably good-quality)
  • 1/3 cup melted butter or oil (butter for richer flavor, oil for vegan option)
  • 1/4 cup milk or yogurt (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking mix/almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Nuts and Toppings

  • 3/4 cup whole or sliced almonds (lightly toasted for extra flavor, plus extra for topping if desired)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. If toasting almonds, place them in a dry pan over medium heat and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Let cool before use.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg to ensure even distribution.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add honey, melted butter or oil, vanilla extract, and milk or yogurt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Incorporate Dry Into Wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light and tender. Batter should be thick but pourable.
  5. Add Almonds: Fold in the toasted or raw almonds, reserving a few for decoration on top of the cake.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into a greased cake pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter; mix just until combined to keep the cake tender.
  • Choose high-quality honey for richer flavor and moisture.
  • Toasting almonds enhances their nuttiness and adds pleasant crunch.
  • Check the cake starting 5 minutes before the end of baking time to avoid overbaking and dryness.

Nutrition

Keywords: moist honey cake, almond cake, honey dessert, gluten-free cake, nutty cake, moist cake, honey almond cake

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