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Moist Honey Vanilla Snack Cake Recipe Easy Homemade with Honey Glaze

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A moist and light honey vanilla snack cake with a delicate honey glaze, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (170 g) honey
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (85 g) honey (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly add the honey to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
  6. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. While the cake bakes, combine honey, melted butter, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat until smooth and combined; do not boil.
  10. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, drizzle the honey glaze evenly over the top.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use pure, raw honey for a more intense honey flavor. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Almond milk can replace whole milk for dairy-free. Apply glaze immediately after baking while cake is hot for best absorption. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake light and tender.

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