I love Honey and Lemon Cake. It combines the sweetness of honey with the bright, zesty flavor of lemon. This combination makes it a standout dessert. It fits this Sunday Supper theme – citrus.
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Honey and lemon cake recipe
Honey and lemon cake is a simple sponge with honey sweetness and lemon’s tangy flavor. It has a moist texture and balanced flavors, even when using gluten-free flour.
The flavor profile shows a sweet honey and zesty lemon blend. Neither flavor overpowers the other. This balance creates a light and satisfying taste. This cake is popular for spring and summer occasions.
This is how to make lemon ginger honey cake:
Honey and Lemon Cake
A delightfully moist and flavorful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of honey with the bright, tangy notes of fresh lemon. This simple yet indulgent cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 100 g butter
- 50 g caster sugar
- 50 g honey
- 3 eggs
- 175 g self-raising flour I used a gluten-free blend
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp ginger
For the glaze
- 4 tbsp icing sugar
- 2 tsp honey
- Lemon juice
- Flaked almonds to decorate
Instructions
For the cake
- Grease and line a small, round cake tin. Preheat the oven to 170oC.
- Cream the butter, sugar and honey together, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Add a pinch of flour with the last egg to prevent the mixture from curdling.
- Fold in the rest of the flour, incorporating lots of air.
- Grate in the zest of the lemon – be careful to only grate the yellow outer zest, as the white underneath can be bitter.
- Cut the lemon in half and squeeze in the juice from one half of the lemon.
- Add the teaspoon of ginger and lightly stir so all the ingredients are mixed in.
- Spoon the mixture into the tin and bake in the centre of the oven for about 45 mins. Check that the cake is cooked through with a skewer. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Leave cake to cool for a few mins in the tin, then turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
For the glaze
- Once the cake is cool, put the two tsp of honey and the juice from the remaining half of the lemon into a pan. Heat briefly just until the honey becomes more 'liquidy'. Remove from heat and seive in the icing sugar, stirring well. You should have a runny consistency, not too thick.
- Pierce the cake several times with a fork, then spoon over the glaze.
- Before it sets, decorate with flaked almonds.
- Once the glaze is dry and cool, dust the cake with icing sugar.
- Serve on its own or with a dash of cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 26gFat: 9.8gSaturated Fat: 5.5gSodium: 100mgSugar: 15g
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Pairing suggestions
Honey and lemon cake can be paired with various dishes and beverages to enhance its delightful flavors.
- Drinks
- Lemon Drop Martini highlights the lemon flavor while adding a spirited touch.
- Honey Whiskey Sour combines whiskey with honey and lemon juice, echoing the cake’s ingredients.
- A crisp white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, complements the citrus notes of the cake.
- Sweet dessert wines like Moscato or Riesling enhance the honey flavor.
- Chamomile or lemon balm tea offers a soothing pairing.
- Earl Grey tea adds a unique twist that harmonizes with the lemon.
- Accompaniments
- Crème fraîche adds creaminess and balances sweetness.
- Fresh berries add freshness and color.
- Honey drizzle amplifies the honey flavor and adds a glossy finish.
- Dessert combinations
- Vanilla ice cream or sorbet creates contrast in texture and temperature.
- Lemon honey syrup adds moisture and flavor.
- Brown butter frosting elevates richness and taste.
Variations
Honey and lemon cakes come in various delightful variations. Each offers a unique twist on the classic combination of these two flavors. Here are some notable types:
- Hungarian Mézes Kremes contains five layers of honey cake. The layers are filled with apricot preserves and frosted with whipped lemon diplomat cream. The sponge is denser than typical cake batter. It is rich and flavorful.
- Italian Lemon Honey Bundt Cake includes buttermilk and sour cream. This bundt cake has a tender crumb and is topped with caramelized honey glaze. The honey glaze adds extra sweetness.
- Honey Lemon Drizzle Cake is drizzled with sweet syrup. The syrup is made from honey and lemon juice. This results in a moist, buttery texture. This highlights the flavors of honey and lemon.
- Layered Lemon Honey Cake has multiple layers of moist cake. The layers are filled with honey-sweetened cream cheese frosting. It is garnished with fresh flowers or mint.
I stumbled upon this honey and lemon cake recipe last weekend, and it was an absolute game-changer! The combination of the sweet honey and zesty lemon created a perfect balance of flavors. Definitely adding this to my list of favorite desserts!