Beorns Honey Cake With Citrus Glaze 1767852302.7970626
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Beorn’S Honey Cake With Citrus Glaze

Beorns Honey Cake With Citrus Glaze 1767852302.7970626

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Beorns Honey Cake With Citrus Glaze 1767852302.7970626

recipe beorns honey cakes

  • Author: Elina Mirkle
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: General
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Description

This Honey Cake with Citrus Glaze is a comforting and delightful treat inspired by Tolkien’s The Hobbit. It offers a warm, sweet, and zesty flavor profile, perfect for a cozy occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 250g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure and a tender crumb.
  • 1 tsp (5g) Baking Powder: Leavens the cake for a light rise.
  • ½ tsp (2g) Salt: Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.
  • 115g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Adds richness and moisture.
  • 120ml (½ cup) Honey: Imparts floral notes and natural sweetness.
  • 100ml (⅓ cup + 1 Tbsp) Whole Milk: Provides moisture and binds ingredients.
  • 1 Large Egg: Acts as a binder and adds richness.
  • 1 tsp Orange Zest: Infuses citrus aroma and flavor.
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) Orange Juice: Amplifies orange flavor.
  • 60g (¼ cup) Honey: For a glossy glaze.
  • 30ml (2 Tbsp) Orange Juice: Balances glaze sweetness.
  • 1 Tbsp (15g) Unsalted Butter: Adds shine to the glaze.
  • 1 Tbsp (8g) Powdered Sugar (Optional): For thicker glaze.
  • 1 Tbsp (8g) Toasted Almond Slivers: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
  • Candied Orange Peel: Provides visual contrast and citrus sweetness.

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease/line a 23cm (9-inch) cake pan.
  2. Combine Dry: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream Butter & Honey: Cream butter and honey until light and fluffy, then beat in the egg.
  4. Add Wet: Stir in orange zest, juice, and milk.
  5. Combine Wet & Dry: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Make Glaze: Heat honey, orange juice, and butter until glossy.
  8. Glaze Cake: Poke holes in warm cake and pour glaze over it.
  9. Cool & Invert: Cool completely before inverting.
  10. Final Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle remaining glaze and garnish with almonds and orange peel.

Notes

For a moister cake, let it rest for a day or two after baking. Be careful not to overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: honey cake,citrus,orange,baking,dessert,tea cake,comfort food,tolkien,hobbit

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