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St. Bartholomew Honey Cake

St. Bartholomew has long been associated with beekeeping and honey. It was even a longstanding tradition that the honey crop harvest in England and the rest of Europe was to coincide with his day in August. This no-frills treat is naturally sweetened and made with very basic ingredients. We hope you enjoy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 2 C all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ C (1 stick) butter
  • 1 C honey
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ tsp almond or vanilla extract
  • ½ C sour cream or plain yogurt
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9” round cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
  • Using a stand mixer, beat together the butter and honey until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Add the eggs and beat well. Then add the almond or vanilla extract.
  • Next, add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and beat the mixture until just barely combined.
  • Finally, fold in the sour cream or yogurt.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Serve the cake with a dusting of powdered sugar!