Description
Indulge in the charm of our Beehive Cake, a delightful honey-infused bundt cake that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. This cake features a moist texture and is adorned with a luscious honey frosting and adorable candy bee decorations, making it an irresistible centerpiece for any gathering. Perfect for Easter brunches, spring picnics, or festive celebrations, this dessert combines flavor and fun in every slice. Whether you’re baking for family or friends, this recipe promises to bring joy and sweetness to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups honey
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- sugar candy bees (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar in a stand mixer; add eggs one at a time, then mix in honey and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Stir in sour cream until just incorporated.
- Pour batter into the bundt pan and bake for 55–65 minutes. Allow cooling for about 15 minutes before removing from the pan.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add honey, vanilla, salt, and gradually mix in confectioners' sugar until fluffy.
- Assemble by frosting between layers of cake and decorating as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg