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Golden-brown honey cakes with crisp edges and soft centers, dusted with powdered sugar, arranged on a rustic wooden board beside wild honeycomb, a dollop of clotted cream, and fresh blueberries, set against a backdrop of soft forest light and autumn leaves

The Hobbit Beorn’s Honey Cakes: A Taste of Middle-earth!

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Moist, spiced honey cakes inspired by Beorn’s famous buns from *The Hobbit*, made with natural honey, oats, nuts, and warm spices—baked in minutes, perfect for fantasy fans and home bakers.

  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: 6 cakes

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup honey (preferably wildflower)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 6-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk honey, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in oats, nuts, and apricots (if using).
  5. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups (fill each about 3/4 full).
  6. Bake 14–16 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or with a dollop of clotted cream and drizzle of honey.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use certified GF oats and almond flour.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • Top with toasted coconut or crushed crystallized ginger for extra texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fantasy British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 185 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 58mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 24mg
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