Honey cake recipes

Our easy Devonshire honey cake recipe is perfect for a cream tea or enjoying with your afternoon cuppa.

If you like crunchy honey-nut cereal in the morning, you'll love this for elevenses

This simple honey cake, also known as 'lekach', is a must-have sweet treat when celebrating the Jewish New Year, or Rosh Hashanah. It’s best made a few days ahead, as the spicing and texture improve as it matures

April opts for the 'naked' style of decorating so the cake isn't swamped with icing, but instead delicately finished with candied almonds and Swiss meringue buttercream

Make this cake with spelt flour – rich in fibre, it works well in bakes, providing nuttiness and subtle sweetness. Serve warm after a Sunday roast

A tea-time treat - packed with sweet honey. A great way to use up those ripe bananas too

A deliciously moist cake with a tangy strawberry-flavoured icing

This light bake, with grated parsnips and desiccated coconut, makes a great alternative to carrot cake - top with rich cream cheese icing

Use locally produced honey to make this moreish loaf cake with crunchy almond topping. It's perfect for afternoon tea, served with a cuppa

Use up any leftover tahini you might have knocking around in the back of the fridge and make our moreish loaf cake. Brush with honey for a glossy finish and an extra hint of sweetness