Pin This A tender, buttery pound cake with a delicate golden crumb, sweetened with luscious honey for a comforting, aromatic treat. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a delightful dessert.
This cake reminds me of cozy family afternoons and is always a crowd-pleaser when served warm.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Baking powder: 1 ½ tsp
- Fine sea salt: ½ tsp
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (225 g), softened
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Mild liquid honey: ½ cup (120 ml)
- Large eggs: 4, room temperature
- Pure vanilla extract: 2 tsp
- Whole milk: ½ cup (120 ml), room temperature
- Optional glaze honey: 2 tbsp
- Optional glaze unsalted butter: 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Sift dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy about 3 minutes.
- Add honey:
- Add honey and mix until fully incorporated.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla:
- Beat in eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients:
- Add dry ingredients in three parts alternating with milk beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined do not overmix.
- Pour batter:
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake:
- Bake for 50 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cake:
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional glaze:
- Melt 2 tbsp honey with 1 tbsp butter and brush over the warm cake.
Pin This Our family enjoys this cake with whipped cream or fresh berries making every gathering special.
Required Tools
9x5-inch loaf pan electric mixer mixing bowls sifter cooling rack pastry brush for glaze
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) eggs milk (dairy). Check all ingredient labels if you have allergies unsalted butter and vanilla extract may contain traces of allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving Calories 310 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 40 g Protein 4 g
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This honey pound cake is an easy dessert that delivers comfort and elegance in every bite.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of honey works best?
Mild-flavored honeys such as clover or acacia complement the cake's delicate sweetness without overpowering it.
- → How can I make the crumb more tender?
Beating butter and sugar until fluffy and gently mixing wet and dry ingredients without overmixing results in a light, tender crumb.
- → Is there a way to add brightness to the cake?
A teaspoon of lemon zest stirred into the batter adds a refreshing hint that balances the honey's sweetness.
- → Can I add a glaze to enhance flavor?
Melting honey with butter and brushing it onto the warm cake creates a shiny, flavorful glaze.
- → What tools are recommended for baking?
A 9x5-inch loaf pan, electric mixer, sifter, cooling rack, and pastry brush for glazing will ensure a smooth baking process.