Greek Honey Cake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine honey, 1 cup sugar, and water in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice; bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool while you prepare the cake.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine flour, baking powder, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl; set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Beat remaining 3/4 cup sugar and butter together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in flour mixture, alternating with milk, beating just until incorporated; stir in walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Remove cake from oven and poke holes over the surface with a toothpick. Slowly ladle the cooled honey syrup over cake. For best results, set cake aside for 4 to 6 hours to cool and absorb the syrup before slicing and serving.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)