Honey cake with prunes
6 servings
60 minutes
Honey cake with prunes is a refined combination of the natural sweetness of honey and the rich flavor of prunes, creating a deep and warm aroma. This dessert has roots in Austrian cuisine, where cozy and fragrant pastries are valued. Honey adds softness and tenderness to the dough, while prunes contribute a slight tartness and rich fruity notes. The cinnamon aroma envelops the cake in a warm spicy cloud, making it an ideal companion to a cup of freshly brewed tea. This cake is perfect for leisurely tea time, especially on cold evenings when you want to warm up with something comforting and homely. It is easy to prepare, and its taste evokes a cozy kitchen where traditions and modern culinary techniques meet in one dish.
1
Brew black tea and measure 3/4 cup.
- Freshly brewed black tea: 0.8 glass
2
Mix soft butter with honey and sugar, add tea, and incorporate the eggs.
- Butter: 100 g
- Liquid honey: 300 g
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
- Freshly brewed black tea: 0.8 glass
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Mix all dry ingredients and combine with the egg and honey mixture.
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
- Wheat flour: 390 g
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
4
Wash and dry the prunes, chop them finely, and mix them into the dough.
- Prunes: 250 g
5
Grease the mold with oil and sprinkle with flour — you'll have a lot of dough, use a mold with a diameter of 25 cm.
- Butter: 100 g
- Wheat flour: 390 g
6
Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 160 degrees until done, check readiness with a toothpick.