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Pomegranate and Honey Cake

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This Pomegranate and Honey Cake is a moist, vibrant dessert that blends warm spices, sweet honey, and fresh pomegranate seeds. Topped with a golden honey glaze, it’s a perfect treat for any celebration or cozy gathering.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup almond flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened

2/3 cup honey

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup pomegranate juice

1/3 cup honey (for glaze)

2 tbsp unsalted butter (for glaze)

1 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)

1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Beat Butter, Honey, and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, honey, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Add Yogurt, Vanilla, and Pomegranate Juice: Mix in the Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and pomegranate juice until smooth.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cake light and tender.
  7. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the Honey Glaze: In a saucepan, heat the honey, butter, and lemon juice over low heat until melted and smooth.
  9. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is fully cooled, pour the warm glaze over the cake, letting it soak in and create a shiny finish.
  10. Top with Pomegranate Seeds: Generously top the cake with fresh pomegranate seeds for a burst of color and flavor.
  11. Let Set: Allow the cake to set for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based yogurt and butter.

Try using other fruits like raspberries or blueberries if pomegranate isn’t available.

For a citrusy twist, add orange zest to the batter or glaze.

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