Greek Honey Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of this traditional Greek Honey Cake, a moist and fragrant dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of warm spices, nuts, and a sweet honey syrup makes this cake a standout treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Wet Ingredients:
- 3⁄4 cup butter
- 3⁄4 cup white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1⁄4 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Honey Syrup:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 3⁄4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9-inch square pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and orange zest in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour mixture and milk. Stir in walnuts.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 40 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before cutting.
- Make Honey Syrup: In a saucepan, simmer honey, 1 cup sugar, and water for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and boil for 2 minutes.
- Finish Cake: Cut cooled cake into diamond shapes and pour honey syrup over the top.
Notes
- This cake tastes best when allowed to sit for a few hours or overnight to absorb the honey syrup.
- For added flavor, consider adding a touch of ground cloves or nutmeg to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Greek Honey Cake, Honey Syrup, Traditional Greek Dessert, Moist Cake Recipe
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