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Almond Honey Cake Recipe

  • Author: Lorenzo Devereaux
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 tall 3-layer cake (serves 12)

Description

If you’re craving a dessert that feels like a warm hug, the Almond Honey Cake is a dream come true. This stunning creation is a tall, elegant, and indulgent cake infused with the earthy sweetness of honey and the subtle nuttiness of almonds. Perfect for special occasions or cozy weekends, this easy recipe is a show-stopper in both taste and appearance.

With moist, buttery layers enriched by almond flour and honey, and a light honey buttercream frosting, it brings together the comfort of homemade cake with a gourmet flair. The golden honey drip and toasted almond garnish add that irresistible touch that makes this cake not just a dessert, but a celebration on a stand. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or impressive food ideas for entertaining, this cake will hit the spot.

Ingredients

For the Cake Layers:

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup almond flour

1 tbsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¼ cup neutral oil (canola or sunflower)

¾ cup honey

½ cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 tsp almond extract

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk

For the Honey Buttercream:

1 cup unsalted butter, room temp

3 cups powdered sugar

3 tbsp honey

1 tbsp cream or milk

½ tsp almond extract (optional)

Pinch of salt

For the Honey Drip:

¼ cup honey

2 tbsp unsalted butter

Garnish:

Sliced almonds, toasted

Almond slivers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 6-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat butter, oil, honey, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in almond and vanilla extracts.
  5. Add dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
  7. For buttercream, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually.
  8. Add honey, cream, extract, and salt. Whip until smooth.
  9. Level cake layers if needed. Frost between each and coat the cake.
  10. Chill for 20 minutes, then add a smooth layer of frosting.
  11. For honey drip, melt butter and honey. Cool slightly and drip over cake edges.
  12. Decorate with piped rosettes and sliced almonds.
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert

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