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Delicious Greek Honey Cake topped with honey and nuts on a rustic wooden table

Greek Honey Cake

A rustic and forgiving cake that uses honey to create a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup honey Use good quality honey.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with melted butter.
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs Add one at a time.
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Leave out for nut-free version.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the honey, sugar, and oil, and mix well.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the milk.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the walnuts if using.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow to cool before slicing and serve. Enjoy your delightful Greek Honey Cake!

Notes

Can be served with coffee. It can be made gluten-free using a 1:1 flour blend, and it keeps covered at room temperature for 2-3 days and in the fridge for up to a week.