The Best Honey Cake: Fall Baking At Its Finest
Tender, fragrant, and perfectly spiced—this Honey Cake is everything a honey cake should be. Honestly, I’d go so far as to say it’s one of the best cakes I’ve ever made!
It’s the perfect breakfast cake. The perfect dessert cake. Not overly sweet, but layered with flavor from warm spices, honey, and a hint of orange zest. If you love fall baking, this loaf is a must-try.
What You’ll Need
Dry Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup almond flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp allspice or cloves
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¼ tsp ground cardamom
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¼ tsp ground ginger
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1 Tbsp turbinado sugar (for topping before baking)
Wet Ingredients
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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6 Tbsp avocado oil (or other neutral oil)
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½ cup honey
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp freshly grated orange zest
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½ cup strong black tea (brewed from 1 bag, cooled completely)
Optional Toppings
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Sliced raw almonds
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Extra honey for drizzling
How to Make It
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x4-inch loaf pan.
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Brew the tea and set aside to cool completely.
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and brown sugar until smooth and slightly thickened.
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Add oil, honey, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing just until combined—don’t overmix.
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Slowly pour in the cooled tea, folding until the batter is smooth.
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Pour batter into prepared pan. Tap gently on the counter to release air bubbles. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar (and almonds, if using).
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool slightly, drizzle with honey if desired, and ENJOY!
Serving Ideas
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Enjoy a slice warm with tea or coffee ☕
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Add a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness 🍯
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Share at brunch, holidays, or as a thoughtful homemade gift 🎁
Soft, fragrant, and made with love—this honey cake is pure comfort in every bite. And as always, we take pride in our process, our facility, our team, our products, and our mission to give back. We bake integrity into everything we do.