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Small Honey Loaf Cake

This honey cake is soft, moist and made with rich honey for a naturally sweet, caramel-like flavour. It’s simple, comforting and perfectly sticky which pairs well with some custard.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Author: Andrea
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 329kcal

Ingredients

  • 45g unsalted butter
  • 135g runny honey
  • 30g caster sugar
  • 35g soft light brown sugar
  • 35ml vegetable oil
  • 1 medium egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 135ml whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 205g self-raising flour

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to gas mark 3/325oF/ 170oC/150oC fan and line a 1lb baking tin with parchment paper.
  • Add the butter and honey to a microwaveable bowl and melt at 30 second increments in the microwave until the butter has fully melted. 
  • Give the mixture a stir then add in both sugars and mix until smooth. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract and milk followed by the salt, cinnamon and self raising flour. 
  • Once you have a smooth batter, pour it into the lined baking tin and bake in the middle of the oven for 45 - 55 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin before slicing. Serve with warm custard.