Cajun Honey Cake Recipe 🍯🍰
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories per serving: 581.4
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Cajun Honey Cake recipe. With a perfect blend of sweetness from honey and a hint of zestiness from lemon, this cake is bound to tantalize your taste buds. Whether it’s for dessert, a springtime treat, or a Christmas gathering, this easy-to-make cake is sure to impress!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup honey
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup chopped fruit (optional)
Instructions:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. | In a saucepan, melt the butter together with the honey over low heat until well combined. |
| 2. | Once the butter and honey are melted, remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. |
| 3. | In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and lemon juice until frothy. Gradually add the cooled butter-honey mixture, mixing well after each addition. Ensure to add the butter-honey mixture slowly to avoid cooking the eggs. |
| 4. | In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. |
| 5. | If desired, fold in the chopped nuts and fruit into the batter. The batter will be thick, so ensure thorough incorporation. |
| 6. | Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your baking pans. Pour the batter into the prepared pans, spreading it evenly. |
| 7. | Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. |
| 8. | Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. |
| 9. | Once cooled, slice the Cajun Honey Cake and serve it as a delightful dessert or treat for any occasion. Enjoy! |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 581.4
- Fat: 30.1g
- Saturated Fat: 15.5g
- Cholesterol: 61mg
- Sodium: 703.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Sugar: 35.6g
- Protein: 7.4g
Keywords:
Dessert, Cajun, Spring, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Easy
Whether you’re craving a sweet treat for yourself or looking to impress guests at your next gathering, this Cajun Honey Cake is a delightful choice that’s sure to please!
