Description
Indulge in the comforting aroma of a freshly baked Vanilla Honey Cake topped with luscious Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful dessert features a moist and fluffy cake, harmonizing sweet honey notes with a rich, creamy frosting that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for any occasion, this cake not only impresses guests but also creates lasting memories. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a simple treat for yourself, this cake is sure to bring joy to every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in honey and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and brewed coffee until fluffy.
- Layer cooled cakes with frosting between them and cover the top and sides generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg