Soft Glow Golden Honey Pound (Printable)

Buttery, golden crumb cake with honey sweetness, perfect for an elegant tea or dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - ½ cup mild liquid honey
07 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - ½ cup whole milk, room temperature

→ Optional Glaze

10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - Sift together flour, baking powder, and sea salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Add honey to the creamed mixture and mix until fully combined.
05 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
06 - Add the dry ingredients in three portions, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix gently until just combined without overmixing.
07 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Melt honey with butter and brush the glaze over the warm cake for added shine and sweetness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tender and buttery texture
  • Sweetened naturally with honey for rich flavor
02 -
  • Use mild honey such as clover or acacia for a delicate flavor
  • The cake keeps well wrapped for up to 4 days at room temperature
03 -
  • Add a teaspoon of lemon zest for brightness
  • Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries for an elegant dessert
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