Honey Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Honey Vanilla Pound Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: All Purpose Flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; White Sugar; 4 large eggs; Liquid Honey; Pure Vanilla Extract

Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of our Honey Vanilla Pound Cake! This simple yet elegant recipe features a delightful blend of rich butter, aromatic vanilla, and the deep, complex flavor of wildflower honey (avoid buckwheat honey for its bitterness). The result is a moist, tender pound cake perfect for any occasion. Elevate your dessert experience by serving it warm with our suggested honeyed mixed berries. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 418.1 kcal

Protein 12g

Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Honey Vanilla Pound Cake

All Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
White Sugar
4 large eggs
Liquid Honey
Pure Vanilla Extract

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How to Make Honey Vanilla Pound Cake

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour an 8 x 4-inch metal loaf pan.
Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in ½ cup wildflower honey and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice and serve with honeyed mixed berries (recipe below).
**Honeyed Mixed Berries:** Gently toss 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) with 2 tablespoons honey and a squeeze of lemon juice.