Description
Moist, spiced, and naturally sweetened, this honey bread cake is a tender loaf full of warm flavors and old-world charm. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or dessert, it’s simple to make and even better the next day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup strong brewed tea or coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, honey, oil, vanilla, and tea or coffee until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and tap to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Optional: brush top with warm honey.
- Slice and serve plain or with butter, cream cheese, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Bread Cake