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Honey Cake

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Honey Cake

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\"\" 72 \"\"
Recipe Score · Tried & True
⏱ Time
1/2 to 3/4 hour

🥘 Ingredients

1/2 breakfast-cupful of sugar, 1 breakfast-cupful of rich sour cream, 2 breakfast-cupfuls of flour, 1/2 teaspoonful of carbonate of soda, honey to taste.

👨‍🍳 Method

Mix the sugar and cream together; dredge in the flour, with as much honey as will flavour the mixture nicely; stir it well, that all the ingredients may be thoroughly mixed; add the carbonate of soda, and beat the cake well for another 5 minutes; put it into a buttered tin, bake it from 1/2 to 3/4 hour, and let it be eaten warm.

📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.

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Kira — Modern Adaptor
★★★★★ 2026-05-08
A heritage recipe worth resurrecting

I tried this vintage Honey Cake recipe this week, and I was genuinely surprised by how well the honey and sour cream complemented each other. The cake turned out beautifully moist and dense, with a subtle tang that balanced the sweetness perfectly. What really delighted me was the texture — it was almost like a cross between a pound cake and a quick bread, with a tender crumb that held together beautifully. I found that the cake benefited from a longer baking time than suggested, about 45 minutes, to ensure it was fully set in the middle. This recipe is perfect for the weeknight cook looking to impress with minimal effort. The ingredients are simple and likely already in your pantry, and the process is straightforward. I served mine warm, as suggested, and it was a hit at the dinner table. The next time you're craving something sweet and comforting, give this Honey Cake a try. It's a delightful blend of old and new, and it's sure to become a favorite in your modern kitchen.

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