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Old-Fashioned Honey Cake

Moist Old-Fashioned Honey Cake That Fuels Sweet Memories

This Old-Fashioned Honey Cake offers a moist sponge, rich vanilla cream, and honey buttercream, ensuring a nostalgic experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Honey Choose high-quality honey for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Enhances flavor.
  • 3 Eggs Use room-temperature for better mixing.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately for perfect texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to preferred spice level.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Oil Opt for neutral flavorless oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Extract Can swap for pure vanilla extract.
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk recommended for richness.
  • 1/2 cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt Can substitute with sour cream.
For the Cream
  • 1 cup Thickened Cream Higher fat content yields best texture.
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar For sweetness and structure.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pans
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Old-Fashioned Honey Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray and line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine honey, brown sugar, softened butter, and oil. Beat on medium speed for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add room-temperature eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in vanilla bean extract and blend for another minute.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, blending until just combined.
  5. Divide batter between pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. In a chilled bowl, whip thickened cream until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
  8. In another bowl, combine softened butter, icing sugar, honey, and a splash of milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  9. Layer one cake on a plate, spread whipped cream on top, then place the second layer. Frost the cake with honey buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing and use room-temperature eggs for a lighter texture. Quality honey makes a significant difference in flavor.

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