Honey Tea Cake Loaf Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Honey Tea Cake Loaf infuses moist pound cake with hot black tea and rich honey for tender crumb scented like afternoon tea.

This spiced loaf bakes in 45 minutes, serves 10 slices, and stays fresh for days with cozy cinnamon-nutmeg warmth.

This cake is elegant, dairy-free adaptable, and perfect for brunch or gift-giving. Tea tenderizes while honey provides natural stickiness.

Why This Recipe Works

Hot tea activates baking soda for tall lift. Honey keeps cake moist for days. Oil replaces butter for finer crumb. Spices bloom without overpowering honey notes. Simple glaze soaks in for shine.

Ingredients & Prep

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 2 large eggs
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup honey
• ½ cup hot black tea (strong brew)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Glaze: 2 tbsp honey + 1 tbsp hot tea

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F; grease 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Beat eggs and sugar 2 minutes until pale; add oil, honey, tea, and vanilla.
4. Fold dry into wet until just combined; batter will be thin.
5. Pour into pan; bake 40–45 minutes until toothpick clean.
6. Warm glaze ingredients; poke holes in warm cake and brush generously.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Room temperature airtight 4 days; freeze 2 months. Glaze keeps moist.

FAQs

Sunken middle?
Don’t overmix; check oven temp.

Too dense?
Use room temp eggs; hot tea essential.

Vegan?
Flax eggs + plant milk tea.

Conclusion

Honey Tea Cake Loaf comforts with spiced honey bliss tea time perfection.

Honey Tea Cake Loaf Recipe

Print Recipe

A soft and tender honey tea cake loaf sweetened naturally with honey and finished with a delicate crumb. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee for breakfast or afternoon snack.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 1 loaf 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)
• Optional topping:
• 1–2 tbsp honey for brushing

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan.
• 2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
• 3. In another bowl, cream butter and honey until light and smooth.
• 4. Beat in eggs one at a time.
• 5. Mix in vanilla extract and lemon zest if using.
• 6. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing just until combined.
• 7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
• 8. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• 9. Brush warm loaf with honey if desired.
• 10. Cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

• Do not overmix to keep the loaf tender.
• Wrap tightly to keep moist for up to 3 days.
• Pairs beautifully with black tea or chamomile.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 260
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 180mg
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 34g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 4g
• Cholesterol: 65mg

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