Sun-Kissed Greek Honey Cake

Sun-Kissed Greek Honey Cake

Sun-Kissed Greek Honey Cake - a delicious and indulgent paleo dessert perfect for brunch, made with raw honey, orange zest, almond and coconut flours, and cream cheese frosting.

Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes - Cook Time: 25 minutes - Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Greek, Paleo

Allergens

Eggs, Dairy (if using regular cream cheese)

Ingredients

  • 1. For the Cake:
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 2. For the Frosting:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons raw honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 orange

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, honey, olive oil, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 20 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  6. To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly on top of the cake.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of almond and coconut flours gives this cake a unique, moist texture that complements the rich flavors of honey and orange.

Notes

This recipe uses raw honey for a more natural sweetener option.

Cultural or Historical Background

Honey has been a staple in Greek cuisine for thousands of years, dating back to ancient times when it was used not only as a sweetener but also for medicinal purposes.