Honey Cake With Orange Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange zest

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat this mixture into the creamed mixture alternately with the honey and orange juice. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, orange zest and enough orange juice to make a thick glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Interesting Facts

• Honey has been used as a sweetener for centuries. It is not only a delicious sweetener, but it also contains beneficial enzymes and antioxidants that can help boost your immune system.
• Orange juice is a great way to add flavor to your desserts. It is a natural source of vitamin C and can help to boost your immune system as well.
• The orange zest in this recipe adds a great hint of flavor and a nice contrast to the sweetness of the honey.