Milk and Honey Loaf

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add the milk, honey, vanilla, and melted butter and beat until combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes in the pan before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Milk and honey are commonly used in baking to add sweetness and moisture.
• This cake can also be baked in a 9x13-inch pan for a thicker cake.
• This cake tastes great served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.