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Honey Butter Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

Taralynn
Moist, golden, and full of rich flavor, this honey butter cake is made with local honey and topped with a fluffy vanilla buttercream. Simple, sweet, and elegant.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8 Slices

Ingredients
  

Honey Butter Cake
  • 1 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Sea Salt
  • 2 Medium Eggs
  • 1 Cup Whole Milk
  • 1/3 Cup Melted Butter
  • 2 Tsps Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup Honey
Honey Butter Glaze
  • 1/4 Cup Honey
  • 2 Tbsps Melted Butter
  • 2 Tbsps Brown Sugar
Vanilla Buttercream
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 3-4 Cups Powdered Sugar (sifted)
  • 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3-5 Tbsps Milk

Instructions
 

Honey Butter Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and line a 9x9 circular baking dish.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, vanilla, sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, honey, and milk until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 25–27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then use a toothpick or fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
  • In a small bowl, mix the glaze ingredients (honey, brown sugar, and melted butter) until thick and smooth. Pour the glaze evenly over the warm cake, letting it soak into the holes.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature before frosting.

Vanilla Buttercream

  • To make the vanilla buttercream, use an electric mixer to beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until light and fluffy.
    If the buttercream is too thick, add a little more milk.
    If too runny, add more powdered sugar.
  • Spread the buttercream evenly over the cooled cake. Slice into 8 pieces and enjoy!
Keyword dessert, honey cake, vanilla buttercream, garden party
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