Honey Cinnamon Sheet Cake

This cake is the simpler, softer cousin of gingerbread. No resting, no rolling, just mix and bake. Honey and spice scents create instant holiday mood. Ideal when you crave homemade comfort without complex effort.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Medium baking pan (9x13 inch)
  • Hand mixer
  • Sieve

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line pan with parchment.

Tip: Leave overhang to lift cake out.
2

Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger.

Tip: Mix spices with flour for even flavor.
3

Cream butter with sugar, drizzle in honey, add eggs.

Tip: Warm honey slightly if too thick.
4

Alternately add flour mix and milk. Mix until smooth.

Tip: Don't overmix, keep it soft.
5

Smooth into pan, bake 25-30 minutes. Toothpick test!

Tip: If top browns but center is raw, cover with foil.
6

Cool in pan, cut into squares, dust with powdered sugar.

Tip: Better next day as flavors meld.

Recipe FAQ

Too dry?
Honey cakes dry out if overbaked. Check 5 mins early! If already dry, place an apple slice in the container to soften it.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (for dusting)