Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (355 ml) strong brewed black tea, cooled
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • ½ cup (170g) honey, preferably a dark variety like buckwheat
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions:

  1. Grease and flour (or line with parchment paper) the springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cooled tea, oil, honey, and sugar until well combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the orange zest and mix until combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed (or by hand) until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should spring back lightly when touched.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before releasing it from the springform pan. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cake is cooling, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until just simmering.
  10. Brush the glaze evenly over the cooled cake.
  11. Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving. Enjoy your honey cake recipe!