Billington’s Showstopping Honey Cake
By Billington’s
Published on 18 April 2022
This showstopping cake is beautifully moist and full of delicious honey
flavour, thanks to Billington’s Dark & Rich honey which has been specially
selected for its baking properties. If
you would prefer your cake to have a milder honey flavour, then try
Billington’s Light & Mild honey for baking. Time and servings
25 minsTotal time
8Servings
25 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 225 g of dark & rich honey for baking, saving 25g for the filling & decoration
- 350 g of mix of fresh berries, for the filling & decoration
- 225 g of salted butter, soft enough to mix
- 4 medium of eggs
- 250 g of self-raising flour
- 0.5 tsp of bicarbonate of soda
- 150 g of crème fraiche, for the filling & decoration
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 170ºC conv /150ºC fan. Grease and line 2 18cm spring-form round cake tins with baking parchment.Step 2
Using an electric whisk or food mixer beat the butter and honey together until well combined and light. Sift together the flour and bicarbonate of soda before setting asideStep 3
Crack the eggs into the mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition and ensuring the sides of the bowl are scrapped down. If the mixture looks like it’s going to split add in a spoon of the weighed out flour and mix again.Step 4
Finally sift in the remaining flour and fold gently with a metal spoon until well combined.Step 5
Divide the mixture between the 2 tins and smooth the tops. Place into the center of the preheated oven and bake for approx. 25- 30 minutes or until the sponge springs back when pressed gently in the center. Leave to cool on a rack.Step 6
Once cool pour the crème fraiche into a clean bowl and whisk until you have soft peaks. Gently fold in the honey to taste and set aside.Step 7
Place one half of the sponge onto the desired serving plate and gently spread over the honey crème fraiche, (reserving a spoonful for the top) don’t spread right to the edges or it will spill out once you put the top on. Arrange the fresh fruit on top of the cream and gently place the other sponge on top. Decorate the top as desired before serving.