Description
Vanilla Honey Cake with Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful dessert that harmoniously blends the warm, sweet flavors of vanilla and honey with a creamy, coffee-infused frosting. This light and fluffy cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual gatherings. Each slice offers a burst of joy and sweetness, making it an irresistible treat sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in honey and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture; add milk until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and cooled coffee to achieve desired consistency.
- Once cooled, frost layers generously with the coffee cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg