Honey Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs (room temp)
• 4 egg yolks (room temp)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 oz honey (1/2 cup)
• 8 oz cake flour (1 3/4 cups, see note)
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 oz granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• 9 oz unsalted butter (room temp)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Butter and flour a 9"x5" loaf pan or Bundt pan.

2. 2

   Combine 3 large eggs, 4 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 6 oz honey in a small bowl, whisk to combine and set aside.

3. 3

   Sift together 8 oz cake flour, ¼ teaspoon table salt and 1 teaspoon baking powder in a mixing bowl. Add 4 oz granulated sugar to the flour and mix at low speed for 30 seconds. Add 9 oz unsalted butter to the flour and mix until combined. Increase the speed to medium high and mix for a full 2-3 minutes. The batter will lighten in color and texture. If using a hand mixer add another minute to the mixing time.

4. 4

   Scrape the bowl and beater thoroughly. On low speed, add the eggs in 3 increments, scraping the bowl after each addition. Mix just until the eggs are incorporated.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 350°F until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean (about 55 minutes).