Authentic Greek Honey Cake Recipe (Melachrino)

Ingredients

• 1 cup honey
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.75 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup butter
• 3 eggs eggs
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine honey, 1 cup of sugar, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool as you prepare the cake batter.
2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan to prevent sticking.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside the dry ingredients.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined. Fold in walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and poke holes across the surface using a toothpick. Slowly pour the cooled honey syrup evenly over the cake. For optimal flavor and moisture, allow the cake to sit for 4 to 6 hours to fully absorb the syrup before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 423 kcal
• Fat Content: 19 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 53 g
• Sodium Content: 196 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 77 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 62 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g