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A slice of honey lemon cake on a white plate.
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Honey Lemon Cake

This honey lemon cake is soft, tender, and full of bright citrus flavor with a touch of natural sweetness from honey, finished with a simple lemon glaze.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American/Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup + 1½ tablespoons milk (2% or whole milk)
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 2 cups cake / pastry flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt (if you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon salt)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ⅓ cup +1½ tablespoons honey
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

LEMON GLAZE

  • 1 cup powdered / icing sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Grease and flour or spray an 8-9 inch round cake pan.
  • In a small/medium pot add the milk and butter, heat until hot but not boiling and butter has melted. Let cool.
  • In a large mixer add the flour, baking powder, salt and zest, make a well in the middle add the honey, yolk, lemon juice, vanilla and cooled milk mixture. Beat one minute until combined. Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes, test with a toothpick for doneness. Let cool 20 -30 minutes in the pan then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a lemon glaze before serving. Enjoy!

Lemon Glaze

  • In a small bowl beat together the powdered sugar, butter and lemon juice until smooth.

Notes

How to store the Honey Lemon Cake

Store the cake covered at room temperature for 1–2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. Bring it back to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
The cake (without glaze) freezes well. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then foil, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.5mg | Phosphorus: 105mg