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Honey Tea Cake

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Honey Tea Cake is a moist and dense cake with a delicate sweetness, perfect for an afternoon tea or breakfast treat. Topped with a honey syrup glaze, this cake combines subtle vanilla flavors with a rich, buttery crumb, offering a comforting dessert or snack.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 59 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

¾ cup sugar

4 large egg yolks, at room temperature

1 large egg, at room temperature

½ cup heavy cream, at room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

1 stick & 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

¼ cup honey, warmed and diluted with 2 tablespoons hot water (for the syrup)

For the Honey Syrup:

¼ cup honey

2 tablespoons hot water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour an 8.5×4.5-inch baking pan, then set aside.
  2. Prepare the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole egg, heavy cream, and vanilla bean paste until well combined.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the sugar and mix for about 20 seconds until incorporated.
  4. Add the butter and egg mixture: Add the softened butter and half of the egg mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium-low speed until the butter is fully incorporated. Then, increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.
  5. Add the rest of the egg mixture: Lower the speed and add the remainder of the egg mixture to the batter. Mix gently until everything is incorporated.
  6. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a knife inserted comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the honey syrup: Mix the honey with hot water and stir until smooth.
  8. Brush the cake with honey syrup: Brush the warm honey syrup generously over the top of the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  9. Cool the cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve: Slice and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds to the batter for crunch.
  • For a citrusy twist, add lemon zest to the batter or mix it into the honey syrup.
  • For a spiced version, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
  • Top with fresh berries or berry compote for added flavor.

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