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Honey Lemon Tea Cake

Honey Lemon Tea Cake

Light and zesty cake perfect for afternoon tea with a sweet honey glaze

Prep: 15 minCook: 35 minServes: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Maine raw honey
  • 2 eggs
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Honey Glaze: 3 tbsp honey + 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease loaf pan.

  2. 2

    Mix flour, baking powder, salt.

  3. 3

    Beat butter and honey until fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add eggs, lemon zest, and juice.

  5. 5

    Alternate adding flour mixture and milk.

  6. 6

    Bake 30-35 minutes.

  7. 7

    Drizzle warm glaze over cooled cake.