Little Burnt Honey & Almond Cakes Recipe
Little burnt honey & almond cakes are delightful small cakes boasting a rich mahogany hue from caramelized butter and honey. These moist, golden treats combine the nutty flavor of ground almonds with a subtle sweetness and a hint of sea salt, perfect for an elegant teatime snack or a comforting dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes (excluding optional overnight chilling)
- Yield: 4 small cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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For the Cakes
- 50g butter, plus extra for greasing the tin
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 egg
- 50g golden caster sugar
- 30g plain flour
- 30g ground almonds
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of sea salt
To Serve (Optional)
- Icing sugar, for dusting
- Hot chocolate espresso sauce (optional, see serving suggestion)
Instructions
- Caramelize Butter and Honey: Place the butter and honey into a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the butter foams and the mixture deepens to a rich mahogany color, indicating caramelization. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, golden caster sugar, and the warm honey-butter mixture until well combined. Stir in the plain flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix until you achieve a smooth batter. You may use the batter immediately or refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tin: Heat your oven to 200C (180C fan-assisted) or gas mark 6. Butter four cavities of a muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Fill and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cavities. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cakes are golden brown on top and cooked through when tested with a skewer.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the cakes from the tin and place on a cooling rack. Allow them to cool for a few minutes. Dust with icing sugar if desired, and serve warm, ideally with hot chocolate espresso sauce.
Notes
- The batter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight to develop deeper flavors.
- If you don’t have golden caster sugar, regular caster sugar will work as a substitute.
- For an extra indulgent touch, pair these cakes with a rich hot chocolate espresso sauce.
- Ensure to watch the caramelization step closely to avoid burning the butter.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to test doneness; it should come out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
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