Fluffy Honey Cake Recipe for Every Occasion

In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until light and fluffy. Then, place the bowl over a pot of simmering water to create a double boiler effect. This will help gently heat the mixture.

Continuously stir as you add the vegetable oil and honey, mixing until you achieve a smooth, hot mixture. This is key to ensuring your cake is tender and flavorful.

Now, you’ll want to add the baking soda to your hot mixture. Watch closely as the mixture will foam and increase in volume, indicating that the soda is activated.

Then, gradually fold in the flour until just combined. Keep the mixture over the heat for an additional 2-3 minutes while stirring. This ensures the batter is well combined and ready for baking.

Once your batter is ready, remove it from the heat and if necessary, knead in more flour (about 20-30 grams or 0.5-1 ounce) if it's too sticky to handle.

Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll each piece out into circles slightly larger than 18 centimeters (approximately 7 inches) in diameter.

Using a fork, poke the circles frequently to prevent them from puffing up while baking. Bake in a preheated oven at 170-180 degrees Celsius (340-355 degrees Fahrenheit) until they are golden brown.

For the frosting, make sure the sour cream is cold. In a mixing bowl, combine it with powdered sugar and, if desired, a splash of vanilla extract.

Whisk everything together until you achieve a fluffy, stable cream that will hold its shape well when spread on the cakes.

Once your cake layers are cool, take each layer and spread about 2 tablespoons of the creamy frosting on top.

To finish, crumble some of the remaining cake layers and sprinkle them on the sides and top of the assembled cake for an attractive finish. This adds a lovely texture to the look of your cake.

After assembling, place the cake in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. This chilling time is crucial as it allows the flavors to meld and the cake to absorb the moisture from the frosting, enhancing its deliciousness.

Once chilled, slice and enjoy your delightful fluffy honey cake with a cup of tea or coffee!