Honey Cake

Ingredients

• 240g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp fine salt
• 170g raw honey, plus 3 tbsp for glazing
• 120ml neutral oil (such as sunflower)
• 2 large eggs
• 120ml warm black tea, brewed and cooled slightly
• 60g sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 80g sliced almonds, toasted

Steps

1. 1

   1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt in a large bowl.

3. 3

   3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, oil, eggs, warm tea, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth and combined.

4. 4

   4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold gently until just no streaks of flour remain, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.

5. 5

   5. Bake for 35–40 minutes until deep golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean; while still hot, brush the top generously with the remaining honey.

6. 6

   6. Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a plate, scatter toasted almonds over the glazed surface, and finish with an extra drizzle of honey before serving.