Description
Indulgent honey cake cheesecake blends classic dessert traditions with modern culinary creativity. Silky layers of creamy cheesecake and aromatic honey-infused cake promise a delightful experience you’ll savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 2 blocks (16 ounces / 450 g) cream cheese
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) honey
- 2 large eggs (for cake layers)
- 2 large eggs (for cheesecake layer)
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Sweetening and Glazing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) honey (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake foundation by preheating the oven to 325F (160C) and lining a springform pan with parchment paper.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar until silky, incorporating eggs individually, then blend in vanilla extract and honey.
- Transfer the cheesecake mixture into the prepared pan, baking for 35-40 minutes until the center stabilizes, then cool completely and refrigerate for minimum 2 hours.
- Create honey cake layers by heating oven to 350F (175C) and preparing two round cake pans with grease and parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and airy, then integrate honey, eggs, and vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients and buttermilk into the mixture, alternating to ensure smooth incorporation.
- Distribute cake batter evenly between pans, baking 25-30 minutes until a toothpick emerges clean, then allow complete cooling.
- Craft honey glaze by melting butter, honey, and heavy cream together over medium heat until seamlessly combined, then remove from heat and let slightly cool.
- Assemble the cake by positioning first honey cake layer on a serving plate and brushing with a thin honey glaze layer.
- Carefully place chilled cheesecake atop the first cake layer.
- Crown the dessert with the second honey cake layer and generously drizzle remaining glaze over the top.
- Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 1 hour to allow layers to set firmly before serving at a cool room temperature.
Notes
- Choose high-quality honey for a more intense and complex flavor profile in your cake and glaze.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps and create a smoother cheesecake texture.
- Use an offset spatula to spread layers evenly and prevent crumbs from mixing into the cheesecake.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend and verify baking powder is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg