Honey Vanilla Cake Recipe
This Honey Vanilla Cake combines the natural sweetness of honey with the warm flavor of vanilla. The moist cake is made from simple ingredients like flour, eggs, butter, and milk. Baked until golden, it's perfect for celebrations or as a delightful everyday treat. Enjoy it plain or with frosting!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9-inch round cake pans (2),
- parchment paper,
- Cooling rack
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ sticks salted butter at room temperature
- 2 ½ cups fine baker’s sugar
- 5 eggs
- ⅔ cup honey
- 2 Tahitian vanilla beans split and scraped
- 5 cups cake flour
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 ½ tablespoons orange zest
For the Honey Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons honey
- 3-5 tablespoons milk adjust for desired consistency
- 1 ¼ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and fine baker’s sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Honey:
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the honey and the scraped seeds from the vanilla beans.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the cake flour, sea salt, and baking powder.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk (if using). Mix until just combined. Stir in the orange zest.
Bake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes:
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, honey, milk (starting with 3 tablespoons), and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the milk for desired consistency.
Glaze the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, drizzle the honey vanilla glaze over the top.
Serve:
- Slice and serve your delicious honey vanilla cake!
Notes
If you want to make this cake in advance, I recommend baking the layers a day ahead. Just wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store them at room temperature. Add the glaze right before serving for the best results!