Nut cake with honey

A Nut Cake with Honey is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavor of nuts with the natural sweetness of honey. Here’s a recipe for a moist and flavorful nut cake with a honey glaze:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup walnuts or almonds (or a mix), finely chopped
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup honey
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

For the Honey Glaze:

• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon water

For Garnish (optional):

• Chopped nuts
• Extra honey for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake:

   • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
   • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add Honey and Eggs: Mix in the honey until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
   • Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts.
   • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Honey Glaze:

   • Heat Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, butter, and water. Heat over low heat, stirring until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
   • Cool Slightly: Remove from heat and let the glaze cool slightly before using.

3. Assemble the Cake:

   • Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, brush or drizzle the honey glaze evenly over the top of the cake.
   • Garnish (optional): Sprinkle with chopped nuts and drizzle with extra honey if desired.

4. Serve:

   • Slice and Enjoy: Slice and serve the cake. It pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee.

This Nut Cake with Honey is a delicious and elegant dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the combination of nutty flavor and sweet honey!