Arabic Honey Cake

 

 

Ingredients Nutrition

Servings 8 Yield 8 slices Units US

• 3 eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₃ cup butter, melted
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon flour

• Topping

• ¹⁄₂ cup butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup sugar
• ¹⁄₃ cup honey
• ¹⁄₂ cup slivered almonds
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F Spray an 10" round baking pan with non stick spray.
2. Beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla together until it whitens. Add the melted butter and mix well.
3. Sift the flour and baking powder together and add to egg mixture and mix gently.
4. Pour into the prepared pan and bake 10-12 minutes.
5. While cake is baking prepare the topping by melting the additional 1/2 c butter over medium heat and then adding the rest of the ingredients. Bring to boil, stirring constantly.
6. When the first 12 minutes of baking time ends, remove cake from oven and gently pour the topping mixture over the cake.
7. Return the cake to the oven and bake another 15-20 minutes until completely baked.
8. Pour the topping gently on the cake and return it to the oven for another 15-20 minute.