Greek Honey Cake
Greek Honey Cake is a soft and aromatic dessert made with natural honey. The cake has a moist texture and warm spice flavors. A sweet honey syrup enhances the taste and keeps the cake tender. Preparation is simple and requires basic ingredients. This dessert is perfect for family meals or celebrations. It offers a traditional Mediterranean flavor experience.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup honey
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Honey Syrup
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a baking pan.
- Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar.
- Add honey and olive oil.
- Pour in milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
- Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into baking pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
- Mix syrup ingredients.
- Pour syrup over warm cake.
- Allow cake to cool before serving.
Notes
- Use natural honey for best flavor.
- Do not overmix batter.
- Measure ingredients carefully.
- Allow cake to cool before cutting.
- Store in airtight container.
- Use fresh spices.
- Warm syrup absorbs better.
- Serve at room temperature.