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Perfect Teacher Appreciation Honey Cake Recipe with Easy Fondant Bees

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A moist and fragrant honey cake with warm spices, topped with whimsical fondant bees, perfect for Teacher Appreciation or school events. Quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (255g) honey, preferably raw or wildflower
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or plain yogurt mixed with a splash of milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (225g) white fondant
  • Black food coloring gel, a few drops
  • Yellow food coloring gel, a few drops
  • Edible glue or water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and dust lightly with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar using a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Pour in the honey and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture in three parts, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix gently until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan gently to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cake cools, prepare the fondant bees: divide white fondant into small portions. Tint one portion yellow and a smaller one black using food coloring gels. Shape tiny ovals for bee bodies, add thin black stripes, and form wings using toothpicks or fondant tools. Attach wings with edible glue or water.
  11. Once the cake is completely cool, arrange the fondant bees on top as decoration.

Notes

Sift dry ingredients to evenly distribute spices and leavening. Use softened butter and room temperature eggs and buttermilk for smooth mixing. Measure honey by weight for accuracy. If fondant is sticky, dust hands with powdered sugar. Tent cake with foil if edges brown too fast. Fondant bees can be omitted or replaced with powdered sugar dusting or other decorations.

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