Soft Glow Golden Honey Pound (Printable View)

Buttery pound cake with a golden crumb sweetened by luscious honey for a comforting treat.

# What You’ll 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
02 - Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Add mild liquid honey to the creamed mixture and blend until fully integrated.
05 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in pure vanilla extract.
06 - Add the dry ingredients in three portions, alternating with the whole milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Melt honey with butter and brush over the warm cake for added sheen and flavor.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • Delicate golden crumb
  • Sweetened with luscious honey
02 -
  • Use mild honey such as clover or acacia for a delicate flavor
  • Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries for an elegant dessert
03 -
  • Add a teaspoon of lemon zest for brightness
  • Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender
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