Soft Glow Golden Honey Pound (Printable)

Tender buttery pound cake with golden crumb and honey, perfect for afternoon tea or dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - ½ cup mild liquid honey
07 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - ½ cup whole milk, room temperature

→ Optional Glaze

10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Mix honey into the creamed butter and sugar until fully blended.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
06 - Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour; mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
10 - Melt honey and butter together and brush over the warm cake for a glossy finish.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tender and buttery texture
  • Sweetened naturally with honey for aromatic flavor
02 -
  • Use mild honey such as clover or acacia for a delicate flavor
  • Adding a teaspoon of lemon zest will brighten the flavor
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender
  • Brush the warm cake with the honey glaze for extra moisture and shine
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