Irresistible Greek Honey Cake: A Simple Sweet Delight Recipe
Author:antaki
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:10 servings 1x
Description
Discover the magic of GREEK HONEY CAKE, a simple yet delicious sweet treat that brings authentic flavors to your kitchen. Bake and enjoy this delight!
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1 cup of Greek yogurt
1 cup of honey (preferably wildflower or thyme honey)
3 large eggs
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Fresh orange zest for extra aroma (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan (about 9 inches) and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Greek yogurt, honey, and eggs until smooth and well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula.
Fold in the chopped nuts and orange zest if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Dust with powdered sugar if desired, slice, and serve with a drizzle of honey.
Notes
A simple yet irresistible Greek Honey Cake that brings back warm memories and delightful flavors. Perfect for gatherings or enjoying with morning coffee.
