Old-fashioned honey and walnut cake

This honey and walnut cake is a classic dessert. It has simple, rich flavors that make it great for tea time, special events, or just a sweet treat.

Honey cakes have been around for ages, using honey as one of the earliest sweeteners in baking. This recipe focuses on good ingredients and old-school methods.

The mix of honey and walnuts keeps the cake moist and tasty. Plus, a honey glaze gives it a nice shiny finish. It’s like stepping into a cozy kitchen filled with the smell of fresh baking.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

For the Honey Glaze:

• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional, for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
3. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
5. Add the eggs one by one, then mix in the honey.
6. Alternate adding the dry mix and milk into the butter mixture.
7. Start and end with the dry mix.
8. Mix until just combined.
9. Fold in the walnuts.
10. Pour the batter into the cake pan and smooth it out.
11. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
12. While the cake bakes, make the honey glaze.
13. Melt the butter in a small pot over low heat.
14. Add the honey and vanilla.
15. Remove from heat and set aside.
16. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move it to a wire rack.
17. While it’s still warm, brush on the honey glaze.
18. Add more chopped walnuts on top if you like.
19. Let the glaze soak in and serve the cake warm or at room temperature.