Honey Almond Cake

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

      COOKING TIME: 45 minutes

SERVES: 12+

This unique honey cake boasts an extra moist crumb and a wonderfully complex yet soothing flavor profile. The blend of whole wheat flour, almond flour, and cornmeal creates a delightfully delicate texture. Perfectly balanced, it’s subtle enough for breakfast while still satisfying as a dessert—ideal for savoring any time of year!

INGREDIENTS

·       1 c dark brown sugar

·       3 eggs

·       ¾ c oil

·       1 c honey

·       1/8 tsp vanilla extract

·       1 c strong black tea

·       1 ½ c stone-ground whole-wheat flour

·       1 c almond flour

·       ½ c yellow cornmeal

·       2 tsp cinnamon

·       2 tbsp cocoa powder

·       ¼ tsp ground cloves

·       ¼ tsp salt

·       ¾ tsp baking powder

·       1 tsp baking soda

·       ½ c sliced almonds

·       Extra honey for drizzle

INSTRUCTIONS

1.      Prepare 1 cup of black tea using 2 tea bags and set it aside to cool while you gather the other ingredients.

2.      In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly add the oil, honey, vanilla, and cooled tea.

3.      In a separate bowl, sift together all the dry ingredients and stir to combine.

4.      Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. The batter will be quite liquid and smooth.

5.      Pour the batter into two greased loaf pans and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.

6.      Place the pans in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7.      After removing the cakes from the oven, drizzle them with honey while they are still hot.

8.      Allow the cakes to cool completely before slicing.

9.      Enjoy them with a hot cup of tea or coffee at any time of day!

NOTES

·    If using a loaf pan instead of a Bundt pan, divide dough into 2 pans to avoid overflowing batter!

·       This batter can be poured into any shape pan, and it works very well in a muffin pan too.