Imagine a dessert that transports you to a warm, sunlit kitchen with just one bite - this Honey Butter Lemon Cake is exactly that magical experience! Combining the bright, zesty notes of lemon with a luxuriously smooth honey butter spread, this recipe promises to elevate your baking game from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious kitchen novice, this irresistible cake will become your new go-to dessert that's guaranteed to impress family and friends.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 cake
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and 1/4 cup of honey. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the honey butter spread by combining the softened butter, remaining 1/4 cup of honey, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake is baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
- When the cake is slightly warm, spread the honey butter mixture evenly across the top of the cake, allowing it to slightly melt into the cake's surface.
- Let the cake cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Tips
- Room Temperature Matters: Ensure eggs and butter are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Don't Overmix: When combining cake ingredients, mix just until ingredients are incorporated to prevent a tough cake.
- Check Cake Doneness: Use the toothpick test - if it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, your cake is perfectly baked.
- Honey Butter Spread Trick: For an extra luxurious spread, slightly warm your honey before mixing with butter to create a more seamless blend.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow the cake to cool partially before adding honey butter spread to ensure it slightly melts into the cake without completely liquefying.
- Storage Tip: Store this cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
