Honey Spice Bread
Honey Spice Bread is a simple, one-bowl cake to make. Once the cake starts to bake your kitchen will be filled with the scent of sweet spices.
We love to bake this in the fall and winter. It makes the perfect alternative to Christmas fruitcake.
This cake freezes well, so be sure to make a double or triple batch!
Honey Spice Bread
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Manuka honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups Peetz S.M.A.R.T (Sorghum, Millet, Arrowroot, brown Rice, Tapioca) Blend
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons allspice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Prepare a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan by greasing it with butter, vegetable oil or cooking spray.
- Place the honey, brown sugar and water in a large sized saucepan.
- Heat over medium high heat for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until it comes to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in half of the flour. Set aside.
- Next, take a large sized bowl and whisk the eggs well.
- Add the rest of the flour, along with the baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
- Add in the honey mixture and mix with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until combined.
- Pour into the loaf pan and smooth down the top.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Place the loaf pan on a baking rack to cool.
- Pop the cake out of the pan after 10 minutes.
- Place back on the rack to cool completely before cutting.
Tips and Tricks
How to Successfully Bake Honey Spice Bread
- Make sure the ingredients are at room temperature before you begin
- Measure out ingredients using both dry and liquid measuring cups for accuracy
- Ensure that the pan is properly prepared
- Set a time to avoid overbaking
- Allow the cake to cool before cutting
What is Manuka honey?
European honeybees in New Zealand love the Manuka bush that they pollinate, hence the name of the honey. This natural honey is rich and earthy.
According to Healthline this type of honey is packed with health properties and can improve digestion, prevent ulcers, soothe a sore throat, and help fight upper respiratory infections. It can even aid in wound healing!
Can I use a different kind of honey or even a substitute?
Yes, any pure honey will work. As for substitutes try molasses, maple syrup or agave nectar.
Is there a way to make this cake vegan?
Use one of the honey substitutes above.
Next, use an egg substitute.
Make a “flax egg” by using 1 tablespoon milled flaxseed with 3 tablespoons warm water. Or a “chia egg” with 1 tablespoon chia seeds mixed with 2.5 tablespoons warm water.
Alternatively, you can use aquafaba, or the water in a tin of chickpeas. Take three tablespoons of the liquid. Whip it for 1 minutes with an electric mixer, until it bubbles. Then it is ready to use.
Any of the above methods will create one egg, so double this for each Honey Spice Bread loaf that you make.
Can I add dried fruit or nuts to this cake?
Yes! Here are some variations that we enjoy.
Walnut Raisin Honey Spice Bread:
Add ½ cup toasted, chopped walnuts and 1 cup of raisins. Soak the raisins in hot water for 30 minutes before draining. Fold in the walnuts and raisins as the end.
Date Pecan Honey Spice Bread:
Add ½ cup chopped dates and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Fold in the dates and pecans at the end.
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