Honey Cake Recipe
Honey backed into the cake layers and perfectly paired with a cream frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the honey and mix well.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

