Delight in the sweet embrace of our Golden Honey Bliss Cake, a luscious treat that's the perfect companion to your afternoon tea or a delightful conclusion to your cream tea experience.
80 minutes
Delight in the sweet embrace of our Golden Honey Bliss Cake, a luscious treat that's the perfect companion to your afternoon tea or a delightful conclusion to your cream tea experience.
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Large Eggs, beaten
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Self-Raising Flour
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1. Oven Readiness
Preheat your oven to 140°C with a fan, 160°C conventional or Gas Mark 3. Generously butter a 20cm round cake tin with a loose bottom and line it with parchment paper.
2. Honey-Butter Melange
Cut the unsalted butter into pieces and place in a medium saucepan along with the 250g of honey and the muscovado sugar. Gently melt these ingredients over a low heat, stirring until well combined and fully liquid. Increase the heat slightly and let the mixture come to a boil for about one minute, then take off the heat and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes. This cooling step is crucial to ensure the eggs do not cook upon contact.
3. Egg Incorporation
Gradually beat the eggs into the cooled honey mixture using a wooden spoon until well combined.
4. Flour Fusion
Sift the self-raising flour into a large mixing bowl. Gradually pour in the egg and honey mixture, whisking continuously until you achieve a smooth and somewhat runny batter.
5. Cake Embarkment
Transfer the batter into the prepared cake tin. Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour. The cake should rise well, take on a golden-brown color, and offer a slight resistance to the touch. Testing with a skewer should reveal no uncooked batter if inserted into the center of the cake.
6. Honey Glaze
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it rest on a wire rack. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of honey just until warm and brush over the top of the cake to create a glossy, sticky finish. Allow the cake to cool completely.
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