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Honey cakes don't get the appreciation they deserve, and we think that's a shame. The sticky ingredient adds moisture and sugary, subtle floral flavor to desserts of all kinds, but it takes center stage when it comes to these simply sweet cakes. Whether you're looking for something to serve for Rosh Hashanah or just a really delicious honey bun cake to satisfy your sweet tooth, you'll find a tasty new favorite in this collection of our best honey cake recipes.
Apple Honey Bundt Cake
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This cozy Bundt cake, flavored with warming spices like allspice and cinnamon, is perfect for all your autumn entertaining needs. Recipe creator JAYDA suggests dusting with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Fig-Hazelnut Cheesecake with Honey-Bourbon Drizzle
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"If you're looking for a decadent dessert, this may be the one for you," recipe creator Sandra Garth says of this fruity and nutty cheesecake with a vanilla cookie crust.
Honey Cake I
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This old German recipe improves over time, according to recipe creator Suzanne Stull, so you may want to bake it several days before your event.
Russian Honey Cake
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This intricate cake is a labor of love, but the end result is oh-so worth it. “The tiny amount of bitterness we get from the burnt honey really is the secret here, and the slightly tangy whipped cream frosting provides a bit of acidity and lovely light texture,” says Chef John.
Greek Honey Cake
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A cup of honey adds sweetness and moisture to this Greek cake. Reviewer always_hungry says the cinnamon and honey flavors are reminiscent of baklava.
Carrot-Honey Cake
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This sweet carrot cake is free of eggs, butter, and refined sugars. Top with an orange-honey glaze or orange buttercream frosting.
Honey Cupcakes with Strawberries
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These subtly sweet cupcakes — topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit — come together in less than an hour, so they're the perfect last-minute birthday party dessert.
Moist Holiday Honeycake
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Impress everyone at your next special occasion with this moist Bundt cake. “Wonderful,” raves reviewer Leanna. “I made this cake exactly as directed. It was easy and came out of the bundt pan beautifully.”
Honey Cake with Orange Glaze
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A sweet glaze made with orange juice, butter, and sugar is the perfect finishing touch for this honey Bundt.
Chocolate-Glazed Honey Cake
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A 6-ingredient, brandy-spiked chocolate glaze is spread over a cozy honey cake spiced with cinnamon and cloves.
Michelle's Honeybun Cake
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If you like store-bought honeybuns (who doesn't?!), you'll love this sticky sweet dessert that starts with a package of yellow cake mix.
Flourless Banana Honey Cake
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This healthier twist on classic honey cake is gluten-free and sugar-free, thanks to ingredients like bananas, honey, and vegetable oil.
Honey Angel Food Cake
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You can make this light and fluffy angel food cake with just seven easy-to-find ingredients: egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, honey, cake flour, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Kasutera (Castella)
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“With its angel food-like texture and its delicate flavor of honey, this cake is just perfect,” according to recipe creator ~melissa~, who suggests serving with adzuki paste (Japanese red bean paste) and ice cream.
Latvian Honey Cake
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This Latvian layer cake requires a lot of patience, but you can make it with kitchen staples you probably already have on hand. “Don’t get scared away because of the sour cream, it matches perfectly with the sweet honey taste,” says recipe creator Sandra.
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Try one of our favorite Honey Desserts and explore our collection of Easy Recipes for Rosh Hashanah.
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