Description
Greek honey cake is a moist and aromatic dessert made with olive oil, warm spices, and soaked in fragrant honey syrup, offering a rich Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 120 ml olive oil
- 120 ml milk
- 3 large eggs
- 120 g Greek honey
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 120 ml water (for syrup)
- 80 g honey (for syrup)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add olive oil, milk, vanilla extract, orange zest, and honey. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, prepare the syrup by simmering water, honey, and lemon juice for 5 minutes.
- Pour warm syrup over the hot cake and allow it to absorb completely.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality Greek honey for best flavor.
- The cake tastes better the next day after absorbing the syrup.
- Serve with chopped nuts or yogurt if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek