Festive Honey-Spice Cake
This beautifully fragrant and moist Festive Honey-Spice Cake is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday dessert table. With its warm spices and rich sweetness, it's guaranteed to bring the comforting flavors of the season into your home. Don't be intimidated by the lengthy list of ingredients; this recipe is incredibly adaptable! You can easily swap out spices, use different types of sugars, or even add your favorite nuts or dried fruits based on what you have on hand. The cake comes out fluffy and delightful, whether you bake it in a bundt, tube, loaf, or sheet cake pan. Serve it plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Perfect for sharing with friends and family!
10
Servings
320
Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups (sifted)
Baking powder
4 teaspoons
Baking soda
3/4 teaspoon
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons
Ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon
Ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon
Vegetable oil
1 cup
Honey
1 cup
Brown sugar
1/2 cup (packed)
Granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups
Eggs
4 (large)
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
Strong tea or Coca-Cola
1 cup
Fresh orange juice
1/2 cup
Extra coffee or orange juice
1/4 cup
Slivered almonds
1/2 cup (for topping)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Grease your chosen pan (bundt, tube, or loaf) and line it with parchment paper, then grease the parchment.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground cloves, and allspice until well combined.
4
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the vegetable oil, honey, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, strong tea (or Coca-Cola), orange juice, and extra coffee (or additional orange juice). Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
5
Gently fold in the slivered almonds, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and sprinkle some additional almonds on top if desired.
7
Place the pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips and ensure even cooking.
8
Bake for 60-80 minutes if using a tube or bundt pan, 45-55 minutes for loaf pans, or 40-45 minutes for a sheet cake. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
9
Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes before carefully removing it from the pan. Let it cool completely on the wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information
15g
Fat
40g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main flavor profile of the Festive Honey-Spice Cake?
The cake features warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and allspice combined with the rich sweetness of honey.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes approximately 10 servings.
What oven temperature is required for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What types of pans can be used for this honey cake?
You can use a bundt pan, tube pan, loaf pan, or a sheet cake pan.
How long does the cake bake in a bundt or tube pan?
It should bake for 60-80 minutes.
What is the baking time for a loaf pan?
In a loaf pan, the cake takes 45-55 minutes to bake.
How long should I bake the cake if using a sheet pan?
A sheet cake typically takes 40-45 minutes.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 320 calories.
How much fat is in one serving of this cake?
There are 15g of fat per serving.
What liquid options can I use instead of strong tea?
You can use Coca-Cola as an alternative to strong tea.
Can I substitute the extra coffee in the recipe?
Yes, you can use additional orange juice instead of coffee.
How many eggs are needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires 4 large eggs.
What kind of oil should be used?
One cup of vegetable oil is used in the batter.
Is it necessary to sift the flour?
Yes, the recipe calls for 3 1/2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
How much honey is required for the cake?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of honey.
What spices are included in the dry ingredients?
The spice blend includes 4 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon of allspice.
Does the recipe use both brown and white sugar?
Yes, it uses 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar.
What is the purpose of placing the cake pan on a baking sheet?
It helps catch any potential drips and ensures more even cooking.
How do I know when the cake is fully cooked?
A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
How long should the cake cool in the pan?
Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes before removal.
Should I use parchment paper when preparing the pan?
Yes, you should grease the pan, line it with parchment paper, and then grease the parchment.
Can I add nuts to this recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 1/2 cup of slivered almonds which are folded into the batter and can be sprinkled on top.
What is the carbohydrate content per serving?
There are 40g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein does a slice contain?
Each slice contains 4g of protein.
Is this recipe considered adaptable?
Yes, it is very adaptable; you can swap spices, sugars, or add different dried fruits and nuts.
What is a recommended way to serve the cake?
It can be served plain or with a simple dusting of powdered sugar.
What size should the eggs be?
The recipe specifies using large eggs.
How much vanilla extract is needed?
One teaspoon of vanilla extract is used.
What are the rising agents used in this cake?
The recipe uses both 4 teaspoons of baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda.
Is this cake suitable for holiday events?
Yes, it is designed as a festive holiday dessert centerpiece.