Online Cook

    Sunday Table
    Sunday TableVerified

    February 6, 2026

    This Greek honey cake recipe yields a very moist cake permeated with orange and lemon flavors. It is loaded with walnuts and soaked in a honey syrup.

    Greek Honey Cake
    Greek Honey Cake cover
    From the Cook
    1/2

    Greek Honey Cake

    By
    Sunday Table
    Sunday TableVerified

    Ingredients

    0 allergens identified

    Instructions

    Print

    Check out original post! 😊

    View

    Instructions

    1
    |
    Combine honey, 1 cup sugar, and water in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice; bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool while you prepare the cake.
    2
    |
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
    3
    |
    Combine flour, baking powder, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
    4
    |
    Beat remaining 3/4 cup sugar and butter together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in flour mixture, alternating with milk, beating just until incorporated; stir in walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
    5
    |
    Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
    6
    |
    Remove cake from oven and poke holes over the surface with a toothpick. Slowly ladle the cooled honey syrup over cake. For best results, set cake aside for 4 to 6 hours to cool and absorb the syrup before slicing and serving.

    Smart Nutrition

    My Calorie Intake

    Review & Earn

    Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus

    Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!

    My Notes

    Your kitchen notebook is waiting.

    Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.

    Tips & Tricks (5)

    • Walnut Toasting Magic 🥜
      Lightly toast the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet before adding to the cake batter to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
    • Syrup Soaking Technique 🍯
      Pour the warm honey syrup over the cake while it's still hot, allowing it to absorb completely and create that signature ultra-moist Greek cake texture.
    • Zest Maximization 🍊
      Use a microplane grater to capture the most aromatic oils when zesting the orange, ensuring maximum citrus flavor without any bitter white pith.
    • Room Temperature Ingredients 🥚
      Bring eggs and butter to room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more evenly incorporated batter that results in a lighter cake texture.
    • Syrup Cooling Trick 🌡️
      Prepare the honey syrup while the cake is baking and let it cool slightly before pouring, which helps the cake absorb the syrup more effectively without becoming soggy.

    Intelligent Tags

    Recommended Recipe Products

    This post/page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, creators earn from qualifying purchases.

    test rrr
    $3.00

    dsdfsf

    test rrr
    View
    test
    $1.00

    testkxcjk

    test
    View
    test clicks product
    $2.00

    test brand

    test clicks product
    View
    Testing Product
    $2.00

    Ninja kitchen

    Testing Product
    View
    Hello
    $1.00

    Abdullah

    Hello
    View
    Hello
    $1.00

    Abdullah

    Hello
    View
    4-Piece Starter Set
    $70.00

    Anyday

    4-Piece Starter Set
    View
    Winco CURV Dual Spout Serving Spoon
    $8.99

    Winco

    Winco CURV Dual Spout Serving Spoon
    View
    Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids

    Cuisinart

    Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids
    View

    About the Cook

    Sunday Table

    Sunday Table

    Verified

    this is sara brand asdsadsadsathis is sara brand asdsadsadsa this is sara brand asdsadsadsa this is sara brand asdsadsadsa this is sara brand asdsadsadsa this is sara brand asdsadsadsa this is sara brand asdsadsadsa this is sara brand asdsadsadsa this is sara brand asdsadsadsa this is sara brand asdsadsadsa

    Fire Icon

    More Recipes

    Browse Sunday Table recipes!

    View
    cookie Icon

    Complete The Meal! 🔎

    Quick Explore Recipes by Category

    See All

    No Recipes Available

    sparkle

    Recommendations

    Tailored to your preferences

    View All