Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBettola BistroHoney Cake Recipe

Honey Cake Recipe

Inspired by Bettola Bistro
Time1h
Serves12

Make Honey Cake Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Optional Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Mixing Ingredients

  1. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, beat together the honey, granulated sugar, and softened butter until well combined and creamy.

  2. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  3. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

Baking

  1. 6

    Pour Batter

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  2. 7

    Bake the Cake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  3. 8

    Cool the Cake

    Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving

  1. 9

    Add Toppings

    Once the cake is completely cooled, you can optionally sprinkle chopped walnuts on top and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

  2. 10

    Slice and Serve

    Slice the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious honey cake!

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