Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Ginger: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Cloves: 1/8 teaspoon (0.5g)
- Honey: 3/4 cup (180ml)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
For the Glaze:
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup (200g)
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup (120ml)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
40-45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Glaze:
- In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream together, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful honey cake
- Rich and decadent chocolate glaze
- Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to anniversaries
User Comments:
- "This cake was amazing! The honey flavor was so rich and the chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch."
- "I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge hit! It was easy to make and so delicious."
- "I'm not a big fan of honey, but this cake was an exception. The chocolate glaze balanced out the sweetness perfectly."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will make the cake tough.
- If the cake starts to brown too quickly, cover it with foil.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing, otherwise the glaze will not set properly.
