Tuesday, November 16, 2021

HoneyCakes

    



2 large eggs
1 2/3 C Orange Blossom Honey
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 C flour
1 Tbsp orange zest
2 tsp baking powder
pinch baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 C heavy whipping cream
1/2 C sugar
3/4 C water
1 tsp lemon juice


Directions
Preheat oven to 325 and grease 6 ramekins / individual cake pans / muffin tins
Beat eggs.
Add 2/3 Cup honey & vanilla & mix well.
In seperate bowl, sift together flour, spice blend, zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add 1/3 dry ingredients, then 1/3 of cream to egg mixture.
Mix well and repeat adding ingredients in thirds until well combined.
Pour batter evenly into baking dishes.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Let cool completely.
In a saucepan, combine remaining 1 C honey, sugar, and water.
Bring to simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice, bring to a boil, and wait 2 minutes
Poke cooled cakes with toothpicks.
Pour honey syrup over cakes and let it soak in before serving.

Notes
Store in airtight container.