Greek Honey Cake

This relatively simple cake is simple enough to bake in the galley. Naturally sweetened and light, you’ll feel like you’ve indulged in a meal fit for an olive oil tycoon. Enjoy this Greek Honey Cake while cruising!

Ingredients:

½ cup butter
¾ cup honey
½ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. cinnamon
2 cups self-rising flour
½ tsp. baking soda
½ cup sugar
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

GLAZE:
½ cup butter
½ tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. grated lemon peel

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place butter in a pan over high heat and stir until brown. Remove from heat. In a bowl, mix honey, milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon, then add browned butter, flour, baking soda, sugar, and nuts. Pour into an 8×8-inch greased cake pan. Bake for 18–20 minutes.

For glaze, melt butter until browned, add thyme and lemon peel, and spoon evenly over cake.

Recipe from Lori Ross, Southern Boating, April 2019