Moist Spiced Honey Cake with Chocolate Topping
A wonderfully soft cake infused with warm honey, cinnamon, and cloves, finished with a glossy layer of melted chocolate that forms naturally over the hot sponge. Easy to bake and perfect for sharing with a crowd of 20, this aromatic treat tastes even richer the following day.
🛒 Ingredients
20 servings
- 4 eggs
- 300 g (1½ cups) packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 400 g (3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 120 g (1 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 200 ml (¾ cup) whole milk
- 2 heaping tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 150 g milk or dark chocolate, roughly chopped
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Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Grease and flour a large baking pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the brown sugar until pale, fluffy, and doubled in volume.
- 3
Stir in the melted butter, honey, cinnamon, and ground cloves until fully combined.
- 4
Sift in the flour and cocoa powder in two additions, alternating with the milk, and fold gently until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
- 5
Add the baking powder last and mix just enough to incorporate it evenly.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Remove from the oven and immediately scatter the chopped chocolate over the hot surface. Let it melt for 2 minutes, then spread with a spatula to create a shiny, even topping.
💡 Chef's Tip
Wrap the cooled cake and let it rest overnight — the spice aromas deepen beautifully by the next day. Swapping half the milk for buttermilk gives an even softer crumb.
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