IRISH HONEY CAKE

Irish Honey Cake – Moist and Spiced with Local Honey

Description: Irish Honey Cake is a moist, fragrant dessert sweetened with local honey and warmed with gentle spices. Traditionally served with tea, it’s a simple yet elegant cake that captures the wholesome flavors of Ireland’s countryside.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 8–10

Ingredients

225g (1 ¾ cups) plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
100g (½ cup) brown sugar
175g (¾ cup) butter, melted
175g (½ cup) local Irish honey
2 large eggs
120ml (½ cup) buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare the Tin

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin.

Step 2 – Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir in the brown sugar.

Step 3 – Mix Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4 – Combine and Bake

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Transfer to the prepared tin and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 5 – Cool and Serve

Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of honey or a spoonful of whipped cream.