Chocolate and buckwheat honey cake: a delicious and unique recipe

What is the special feature of the honey cake?

This chocolate and buckwheat honey cake is a comforting recipe distinguished by its perfect balance between indulgence and sweetness.

• A unique taste : Buckwheat honey brings an intense and characteristic flavor with woody notes and a slight maltiness that pairs wonderfully with dark chocolate.
• Less sugar: This recipe uses little refined sugar, partly replaced by the natural sweetness of honey.
• Suitable for all ages: With its irresistible softness, this cake will please both little and big gourmands.

 

 

 The key ingredients of the buckwheat honey cake

 

• Dark chocolate: Choose a quality dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa) to bring intensity and contrast to the sweetness of the honey.

• Salted butter: It adds a subtly salty touch that enhances the flavors of honey and chocolate.

• Buckwheat honey :

- Origin: harvested in France, in Gers, in the commune of Bajonnette.  

- Taste and texture: Rich, powerful, and creamy, this honey is distinguished by its woody aroma with a note of toasted cereal that subtly flavors chocolate desserts.

- Benefits: Naturally rich in antioxidants, it is a healthy alternative to refined sugars.

The buckwheat honey cake recipe

Ingredients :

• 200 g of dark chocolate
• 100 g of salted butter
• 50 g of sugar
• 50 g of flour
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons of buckwheat honey

Preparation:

Step 1 : Preparation of the chocolate base

Preheat your oven to 180 °C (thermostat 6). Melt the chocolate and butter cut into small pieces over low heat in a saucepan. Stir until smooth.

Step 2 : Preparing the batter

In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and eggs until you get a homogeneous consistency. Then add the two teaspoons of buckwheat honey and mix well.

Step 3 : Assembly

Pour the melted chocolate/butter mixture into the batter and mix carefully to blend the flavors well.

Step 4 : Preparing the mold

Butter a mold using a paper towel, then flour it to make unmolding easier.

Step 5 : Baking

Pour the batter into the mold and bake for 20 minutes.

Step 6 : Unmolding

Let the cake cool before unmolding. Enjoy it at room temperature.

 

 

 

 

Tips to personalize your honey cake

Add a touch of citrus:

• Lemon: For a fresh and tangy note.
• Orange zest: Enhance buckwheat honey and boost the chocolate taste.

If you want to vary the flavors, here are some alternatives :

• Sunflower honey : smooth and fruity, it offers a lighter flavor.
• Madagascar eucalyptus honey : With its salted butter caramel aromas and creamy texture, it adds an original touch.
• Forest honey : Its woody taste and notes of red fruits are perfect to enhance the chocolate flavor.

This buckwheat honey and chocolate cake is much more than just a simple dessert: it is an invitation to discover the rich and authentic flavors of buckwheat honey.