Honey Butter Cake with NO SUGAR! ~ 1919 Edwardian Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while keeping moisture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic index alternative.

Rub the honey and butter together until mixed.

Warm the honey slightly to make it easier to mix.

Add 3 unbeaten eggs to the honey and butter mixture and beat together.

Add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 1.5 teaspoons of baking soda dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water to the mixture.

Mix everything together until combined.

Add 5 cups of flour and mix until a dough forms, which may resemble cookie dough.

Beat egg whites to soft peaks and fold into the batter gently.

Prepare a shallow cake pan by lightly greasing it.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake at 300°F for 30 minutes, then check for doneness.

Bake for an additional 20 minutes if needed, totaling about 50-60 minutes.

Check the cake with a toothpick to ensure it comes out clean.

Let the cake cool slightly before attempting to remove it from the pan.

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