Swedish Honey Cake

Transport yourself to the cozy kitchens of Scandinavia with Swedish Honey Cake, a decadent yet surprisingly simple dessert that highlights the rich, natural sweetness of honey paired with warm, aromatic spices like cinnamon and cardamom. This traditional cake boasts a tender crumb and golden hue, thanks to a blend of brown sugar and melted butter, balanced perfectly with creamy milk and a hint of vanilla. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in under an hour, this delightful treat is perfect for celebrating holidays, hosting gatherings, or enjoying with a cup of tea on a quiet afternoon. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with whipped cream for an undeniably comforting experience. With flavors rooted in Nordic tradition, Swedish Honey Cake is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 150 grams Honey
• 100 grams Brown sugar
• 100 grams Unsalted butter, melted
• 120 milliliters Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, honey, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually mix in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until incorporated.

Step 5

Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until you have a smooth batter. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(840.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2701.0

Total Fat 95.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 601.4mg	0%
Sodium 1725.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 425.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 227.5g
Protein 44.3g	0%

Vitamin D 136.5IU	0%
Calcium 364.6mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 862.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.5%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 62.1%