Best 6 Honey Cake Glaze Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting the perfect Honey Cake Glaze, a versatile and flavorful topping that elevates any dessert to new heights. This glaze is not just a mere addition; it's a symphony of flavors and textures that harmoniously blend to create a taste sensation like no other.

In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of delectable Honey Cake Glaze recipes, each with its own unique twist. From the classic Honey Glaze, with its rich and subtly sweet flavor, to the zesty Orange Honey Glaze that adds a vibrant citrus kick, these recipes cater to every palate. Whether you prefer a simple glaze or one infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon or cardamom, we've got you covered.

Our recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure foolproof results, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. We'll show you how to achieve the perfect consistency, from a glossy and smooth glaze to a thick and luscious drizzle.

Along the way, we'll delve into the fascinating history of Honey Cake Glaze, tracing its origins back to ancient civilizations where honey was revered for its medicinal properties and symbolic significance. You'll discover how this glaze has evolved over time, becoming an integral part of traditional and modern desserts worldwide.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together. With our Honey Cake Glaze recipes, you'll transform your desserts into masterpieces that will leave a lasting impression on your family and friends.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PAULA DEEN'S CORNMEAL CAKE WITH HONEY GLAZE



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Make and share this Paula Deen's Cornmeal Cake With Honey Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 9 inch pan, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup yellow cornmeal, divided
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal, divided
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle bottom and sides of pan with 2 T cornmeal;set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until combined. Pour into prepared pan, and bake 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes before cutting. Drizzle with Honey Glaze, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.6, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 151.5, Sodium 312.4, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 39.5, Protein 5.3

HONEY CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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Easy to make dessert for Rosh Hashanah, with a delectable orange glaze to add more flavor.

Provided by Savannah

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Dessert Glazes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
1 cup honey
4 eggs
1 cup cold brewed coffee
1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter
⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon until thoroughly mixed together. In a separate large bowl, stir together the vegetable oil, 1 cup of sugar, and honey, and beat the eggs in one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the flour mixture, alternating with the coffee in several additions. Mix in the shredded apple, if desired.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle the walnuts over the top of the cake. Bake in the preheated oven until the cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger, about 1 hour. Allow the cake to cool until warm, about 15 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter, and whisk in 2/3 cup of sugar and the orange juice until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil, and remove from heat, whisking constantly. Pour the glaze over the warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.6 calories, Carbohydrate 86.7 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 239.8 mg, Sugar 53.1 g

HONEY CAKE GLAZE



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Number Of Ingredients 4

2/3 cup Honey
1/4 cup Light - Brown Sugar
1/3 cup Unsalted Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Steps:

  • Bring honey, brown sugar, and butter to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Add vanilla, and remove from heat.
  • Let cool for 1 minute.
  • Coat top of of each cake. Spoon remaining warm honey glaze over cake until the cake is completely covered.
  • Let stand until set.

CHOCOLATE-HONEY DOME CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE-HONEY GLAZE



Chocolate-Honey Dome Cake with Chocolate-Honey Glaze image

Provided by Mary Cech

Categories     Mixer     Chocolate     Dairy     Egg     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Freeze/Chill     Winter     Chill     Honey     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Cake
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Cream filling
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup finely grated bittersweet chocolate (about 1 ounce)
Chocolate-honey glaze
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup honey
1 cup pecans, toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Line bottom with parchment round. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl. Whisk sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Whisk in oil, then half of dry ingredients. Whisk in buttermilk, then remaining dry ingredients. Pour into prepared pan. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 55 minutes (cake will dome). Cool 10 minutes. Invert onto rack; remove parchment. Turn over; cool cake completely on rack. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  • For cream filling:
  • Cut cake in half horizontally. Place bottom half of cake on cardboard round, tart pan bottom, or springform pan bottom.
  • Place 1 tablespoon water in small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand 10 minutes to soften gelatin. Bring 1/4 cup cream to boil in small saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin mixture. Cool to room temperature, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, using electric mixer, beat remaining 1 cup cream, sour cream, and honey in medium bowl until peaks form. Beat gelatin mixture, then grated chocolate into whipped cream mixture. Immediately spread filling over bottom half of cake, leaving 1/2-inch border at edges. Place top half of cake atop filling, pressing gently to spread filling just to edge of cake. Cover and chill cake overnight.
  • For chocolate-honey glaze:
  • Place chocolate in large measuring cup. Bring cream and honey to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring to blend. Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate in cup; stir until smooth. Let cool 5 minutes.
  • Place rack on rimmed baking sheet. Transfer cake to rack. Pour glaze over cake, allowing glaze to drip down sides. Use spatula to spread glaze over sides. Pat nuts onto sides of cake. Chill 1 hour to set glaze. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH HONEY GLAZE



FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH HONEY GLAZE image

I found this recipe on a FaceBook page called Slice of Life!!! It is so good and moist I just had to share it.

Provided by Ann McCue

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

GLAZE
1 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp milk
CAKE
3 c honeycrisp or granny smith apples peeled and diced ( i used granny smith in this one and it took 2 large apples)
1 c lightly toasted walnuts
2 tsp vanilla
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 c sugar
1 1/4 c vegetable or canola oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees lightly grease or spray bundt pan
  • 2. In a bowl mix the apples, walnuts, vanilla and cinnamon. set aside. In a seperate bowl sift together the flour, soda and salt.
  • 3. Beat sugar,oil and eggs in large bowl. Add dry ingredents and beat until combined. (Batter will be thick) Fold in apple mixture.
  • 4. Scrape batter into sprayed bundt pan and bake on center rack for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. ( mine took 1hr 15 minutes) Allow cake to cool 45 minutes or so. turn onto plate and drizzle with glaze

APPLESAUCE AND HONEY CAKE WITH RAISIN GLAZE



Applesauce and Honey Cake With Raisin Glaze image

This cake has all natural ingredients. As for being diabetic-safe, it has honey. If you're a type-two, you could probably get away with a small piece of this. It is delicious and a great way to use that applesauce that's been sitting in the fridge.

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 8x8 snack cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup honey
1 cup applesauce
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup chopped raisins
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup honey
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 pan.
  • Cream the butter in a large bowl; while still beating, stream in the honey. Mix in the applesauce.
  • Combine the dry ingredients and mix into the applesauce mixture and beat 30 seconds.
  • Fold in the nuts and raisins.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until the cake springs back in the center and a toothpick comes out clean. While the cake is baking, prepare the raisin glaze.
  • In a saucepan, combine the water and chopped raisins. Bring to a boil; add honey, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. While cake is still warm, pierce cake with a fork (the end of a wooden spoon is too large). Spoon the glaze over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4230.3, Fat 134.7, SaturatedFat 62.8, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 3951.4, Carbohydrate 769.6, Fiber 23.8, Sugar 479.8, Protein 43.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh honey: Fresh honey has a more intense flavor and aroma than older honey. It is important to use honey that has not been heated or processed, as this can alter the flavor and texture of the glaze.
  • Bring the honey to a boil: Bringing the honey to a boil helps to thicken the glaze and gives it a glossy finish. Be careful not to overboil the honey, as this can cause it to become too thick and sticky.
  • Add flavorings: You can add a variety of flavorings to the honey glaze, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, citrus zest, or spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. Experiment with different flavor combinations to find your favorite.
  • Let the glaze cool slightly before using: This will help to prevent the glaze from becoming too runny and will make it easier to apply to the cake.
  • Use a pastry brush to apply the glaze: A pastry brush will help you to evenly distribute the glaze over the cake. You can also use a spoon, but be careful not to apply the glaze too thickly.

Conclusion:

Honey cake glaze is a simple but delicious way to add flavor and shine to your cakes. It is easy to make and can be customized with a variety of flavorings. Whether you are making a classic honey cake or a more modern cake, honey cake glaze is a great way to finish it off.

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