Honey Lemon Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This Honey Lemon Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of honey with the bright, refreshing flavor of lemon. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to make.

The recipe is straightforward and can be paired with a savory chicken recipe for a complete meal experience.

Delicious Honey Lemon Cake

This cake features a tender crumb infused with honey and lemon zest, topped with a light lemon glaze. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, serving approximately 8 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add Honey and Lemon: Stir in the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Glaze: While the cake is baking, mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Cool and Glaze: Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cake.