Honey Cake
Published: Friday, June 12, 2026
½ c. butter, softened
1 c. honey
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ c. plain yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
Assorted fresh fruit and additional honey
Optional: chopped pistachios
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9" cast-iron skillet. In a large bowl, beat butter and honey until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yogurt and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture. Transfer batter to prepared skillet.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Serve with fruit, additional honey and, if desired, chopped pistachios. —12 servings.
Variation: Serve honey cake warm with a dollop of fresh whipped cream or sprinkle with shredded coconut.
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