Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 80gr sugar
- 150gr oil
- 240gr warm strong tea/coffee (3 teaspoon instant coffee or 2 tea bags strong tea)
- 1 tablespoon cognac
- 240gr honey
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 350gr self-raising flour (or gluten-free flour + 2.5 teaspoons baking powder)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and cognac until well combined. In a separate bowl, mix the warm coffee, oil, and honey until the honey dissolves. Gradually combine this mixture with the egg mixture, stirring continuously. Add the flour and bicarbonate of soda, and mix until smooth and well combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a baking pan and bake at 150°C for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Rest: For best results, leave the cake covered in a dark, cool place for 3-5 days before serving to achieve a moist and flavorful texture. Enjoy!
Recipe reference and US measures
US equivalents and estimates below are retained from the existing recipe.
Recipe Card
Spiced Honey Coffee Cake
Yield: Not stated
Prep: Not stated
Bake: 45–60 minutes, plus 3–5 days resting
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 80 g sugar (about ⅓ US cup)
- 150 g neutral oil (about ⅔ US cup)
- 240 g warm strong tea or coffee (about 1 US cup), made with 3 tsp instant coffee or 2 tea bags
- 1 tbsp cognac
- 240 g honey (about ¾ US cup)
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 350 g self-raising flour (about 2¾ cups), or 350 g gluten-free flour plus 2½ tsp baking powder
Method
- Heat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Whisk the eggs, sugar and cognac together in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the warm tea or coffee, oil and honey until the honey dissolves. Gradually stir this into the egg mixture.
- Add the flour and bicarbonate of soda and mix until smooth. If using gluten-free flour, add the listed baking powder as well.
- Pour the batter into a baking pan. Bake for 45–60 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
- Cover and leave in a cool, dark place for 3–5 days before serving, as the original recipe recommends.
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