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Honey Lemon Tea Cake

Honey Lemon Tea Cake

Light and moist cake with bright lemon flavor and honey sweetness

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Serves: 8

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup Maine raw honey
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

For the Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup Maine raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch loaf pan.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, cream butter and honey until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon zest and lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour.

  6. 6

    Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

  7. 7

    While cake bakes, make glaze by warming honey and lemon juice together.

  8. 8

    When cake is done, poke holes with a skewer and pour warm glaze over hot cake. Cool completely before slicing.

Chef's Tip

This cake tastes even better the next day! The honey keeps it incredibly moist. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.