Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup honey (preferably floral)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Edible gold leaf (for gold bar appearance)
- Optional: chocolate chips or caramel
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake mold or loaf pan shaped like a gold bar.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter and honey until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared mold, smoothing the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and honey. Brush over cooled cakes for shine.
- Apply edible gold leaf carefully on top.
- Optional: add chocolate chips or caramel for extra richness.
- Let set for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your cake mold resembles a gold bar for an authentic look.
- Brush with honey glaze while warm for maximum shine.
- Use high-quality edible gold leaf for a luxurious finish.
- For a more decadent flavor, incorporate chocolate or caramel toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired bakery
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 125g)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg