Honey Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan or a 9x13 inch baking pan. This step is crucial to prevent the cake from sticking.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves. Whisking aerates the flour and distributes the leaveners and spices evenly.

3. 3

   In a separate medium bowl, whisk the room-temperature eggs until lightly beaten. Then, add the vegetable oil, honey, brown sugar, cooled coffee, and orange zest. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a spatula or whisk, gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few small lumps in the batter are perfectly fine and will ensure a tender cake.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into your prepared pan and use a spatula to spread it into an even layer.

6. 6

   Bake for 45-55 minutes. The cake is done when a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached. The top should be firm and spring back when lightly touched.

7. 7

   Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes. This allows the cake to set and makes it easier to remove. Then, carefully invert it onto the rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.