Description
Vanilla Honey Cake with Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting is a delectable dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of honey and vanilla with rich coffee-infused cream cheese frosting. This moist cake is ideal for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy gatherings, and promises to delight your taste buds with every bite. Easy to prepare, it will quickly become a favorite recipe in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee (strong)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in honey and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients while alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar and brewed coffee until desired consistency is achieved.
- Frost cooled cakes generously between layers and on top; serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg