This delicious honey cake is moist and buttery with its rich honey flavor and subtle spices. It’s easy to make and rustically charming.

A slice of honey cake topped with yogurt and fruit on a white and gold plate.

What is honey cake?

Honey cake is a type of cake that is sweetened and flavored primarily with honey. Some variations include spices, orange juice or tea, and sliced almonds.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

  • Easy to make – This honey cake recipe is made with everyday simple ingredients. All you have to do is beat your wet ingredients together, mix in your dry ingredients, and bake.
  • Honey is the star – There are no other sweeteners in this cake and there is just a hint of spice to enhance the honey’s natural flavor.
  • Can be made in advance – This cake stays fresh and moist for days, so it can be made a day or two in advance and stored in an airtight container until it’s time to serve.
A honey cake topped with yogurt and fresh fruit on a marble cake stand.

Ingredients you’ll need:

  • unsalted butter
  • honey
  • eggs
  • plain yogurt
  • vanilla extract
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder & salt
  • ground cinnamon & nutmeg

How to make honey cake:

(the ingredient amounts are listed in the printable recipe card further below)

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and honey until well combined.
  2. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the yogurt and vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss together the flour, spices, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Transfer the batter to a 9″ greased cake pan. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes.
process shots of how to make honey cake

How to serve:

Serve as is or with an extra drizzle of honey. Also pairs well with creme fraiche, plain or vanilla yogurt, and fresh fruit.

FAQ:

How long does honey cake last?

Up to 3-4 days stored in an airtight container at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge.

Does honey cake need to be refrigerated?

Not if you are planning on consuming it within a few days.

Can you freeze honey cake?

Yes, allow the baked honey cake to cool completely then wrap it tightly in a double-layer of plastic wrap. Place it in a freezer-safe container or bag and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.

A slice of honey cake topped with yogurt and fruit with a piece on a fork.

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Simple Honey Cake

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  • Author: Lily Ernst
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: bake
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This delicious honey cake is moist and buttery with its rich honey flavor and subtle spices.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (114g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (250ml) honey 
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extact
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Optional for serving:

  • more honey
  • creme fraiche or more yogurt
  • fresh fruit

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9″ cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and honey until well combined.
  3. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the yogurt and vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, toss together the flour, spices, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge.

Recipe slightly adapted from Taste of Home