Almond Rosewater Cake with Honey Glaze
This almond cake is tender, fragrant, and naturally moist thanks to almond flour. Lightly scented with rosewater and finished with a glossy honey glaze and sliced almonds, it’s refined yet simple — beautiful for spring gatherings or afternoon tea.
Servings 8
Calories 290kcal
Ingredients
- Cake
- 2 cups 200 g almond flour
- ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tsp rosewater adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- Honey Glaze
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp warm water
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- Garnish
- ¼ cup sliced almonds lightly toasted
- Dried edible rose petals optional
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment.
- 2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
- Whisk almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, vanilla, rosewater, and lemon zest.
- 4️⃣ Combine
- Fold wet ingredients into dry until smooth.
- Do not overmix.
- 5️⃣ Bake
- Pour into prepared pan and smooth top.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until center is set and edges are lightly golden.
- 6️⃣ Glaze
- While cake is warm, whisk honey, water, and lemon juice.
- Brush lightly over cake surface.
- 7️⃣ Finish
- Sprinkle toasted sliced almonds and rose petals on top.
- Cool before slicing.
Notes
📊 Approximate Nutrition (Per Slice, 1/10 cake)
Calories: ~290
Total Fat: 23 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg
Sodium: 85 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 17 g
Sugars: 12 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 8 g
(Values are estimates and may vary by ingredient brand.)
🌿 Why It’s Beautiful
• Naturally golden color from almonds
• Glossy honey sheen
• Delicate floral aroma
• Textured almond topping
• Glossy honey sheen
• Delicate floral aroma
• Textured almond topping