Dandelion Honey Cake Lemon (Printable Format)

Moist, fragrant cake infused with dandelion honey, topped with a zesty lemon glaze.

# What's Needed:

→ Cake

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 0.5 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
06 - 0.5 cup dandelion honey
07 - 0.5 cup granulated sugar
08 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 0.5 cup whole milk, room temperature
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon zest
12 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Lemon Glaze

13 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 - 1 tablespoon dandelion honey

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, dandelion honey, and sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
05 - Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice added gradually to reach desired consistency, and dandelion honey until smooth.
10 - Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Allow to set for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The floral notes of dandelion honey create a unique, sophisticated sweetness
  • Bright lemon glaze perfectly balances the honey's richness
  • Moist, tender crumb that stays fresh for days
  • Simple enough for beginner bakers, impressive enough for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly and perfect for spring entertaining
02 -
  • Use a microplane zester for the finest lemon zest and maximum flavor
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and soaking in
  • For clean slices, warm your knife under hot water and wipe dry between cuts
  • If dandelion honey is unavailable, acacia or wildflower honey make excellent substitutes
  • The cake freezes beautifully unfrosted—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months
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