Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 6-8
Step into the world of the Tudor era (1485–1603) with this rich and aromatic Tudor Honey And Spice Cake 🍯✨ During this time, sugar was rare and honey was the primary sweetener, while warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves were prized for their exotic flavors. This dense, moist cake was often enjoyed by royalty and nobility, served with mead or spiced wine. A bite of history, perfect for the modern kitchen! 🍰👑
Ingredients For Tudor Honey And Spice Cake�
🔥 For the Tudor Honey Cake:
☑ 2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour 🌾
☑ ½ cup honey 🍯
☑ ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
☑ ½ cup milk 🥛
☑ 1 egg 🥚
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 cinnamon 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 nutmeg
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 ground cloves
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 baking soda
☑ Pinch of salt 🧂
🔥 For Garnish (Optional):
☑ Drizzle of extra honey 🍯
☑ Chopped nuts or dried fruit 🌰🍇
☑ Dusting of cinnamon 🌿
👨🍳 Cooking Steps For Tudor Honey And Spice Cake�
🍰 Step 1: Mix the Batter
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, milk, and egg.
3️⃣ In a separate bowl, combine flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
🍰 Step 2: Bake the Cake
1️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
2️⃣ Pour into a greased baking tin and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
🍰 Step 3: Serve & Enjoy
1️⃣ Let cool slightly, then drizzle with extra honey.
2️⃣ Garnish with chopped nuts or dried fruits for a medieval touch.
3️⃣ Slice and enjoy with a cup of spiced wine or herbal tea!
Fragrant, moist, and naturally sweetened—Tudor Honey And Spice Cake is a taste of royal history! Who’s ready to bake like the Tudors? 🍯👑
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