Soft and Creamy Honey Cake

This honey cake is a timeless classic, just with a few modern twists. I used whole spelt flour instead of white, coconut palm sugar instead of refined sugar, and swapped dairy products for lactose-free alternatives. If you don’t have any intolerances, feel free to go the traditional route — the recipe works beautifully either way.

Honey has long been celebrated as the “better sugar,” and in many ways, it truly is — rich in antioxidants, antibacterial, soothing for sore throats, and supportive of good digestion. However, when it comes to blood sugar spikes, honey’s glycemic index isn’t dramatically lower than sugar’s (around 58 vs. 65). So if your goal is to keep things gentle on the system — especially for kids — try coconut sugar, agave syrup, or stevia instead.

But let’s be honest: sometimes, the soul just needs a slice of honey cake. Especially this one — soft layers, tangy cream, nutty crunch, and that unmistakable golden sweetness that feels like a warm hug.

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Rest Time 12 hrs

Total Time 13 hrs 10 mins

Cooking Method: Baking

Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

200 g butter (lactose-free)
100 g coconut palm sugar
4 tbsp honey (heaping)
4 eggs
440 g whole spelt flour
1 tsp baking soda

For the cream:

1.5 kg sour cream (lactose-free)
4 tbsp honey (heaping)
50 g coconut palm sugar
100 g cashews

Preparation

1
Melt the butter in a pot, then whisk in the honey and coconut sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing quickly. Combine the flour and baking soda, and gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring continuously. Once thick, transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead briefly. Divide into five equal parts and roll out into thin layers.
2
Bake each layer at 180°C (fan oven preferred) for about 7 minutes until golden. Trim the edges for an even shape and let cool.
3
For the cream, mix sour cream with honey and coconut sugar. Blend the cashews into a fine crumble and stir in. Layer the cake: one baked layer, then cream, and repeat until all layers are used. Spread the remaining cream on top, then sprinkle with crushed cake crumbs and cashews.
4
Let the cake rest in the fridge for at least 12 hours before serving — patience truly pays off here.

Keywords: cake, honey, sweet

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