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Festive Honeycomb Cup Desserts
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Festive Honeycomb Cup Desserts
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Festive Honeycomb Cup Desserts

These festive individual cup desserts feature a delicious honey cake base, soaked in a honey syrup, layered with a creamy cheese and pudding filling, and topped with a beautiful honeycomb-patterned caramel or Lotus spread. They are perfect for holidays and entertaining, being both easy to make and incredibly tasty.
#Honey Cake
#Cup Desserts
#Holiday Dessert
#Easy Dessert
#Creamy
#Caramel
#Honeycomb
#Festive
Assembling the delicious layers
Assembling the delicious layers

Recipe Information

25m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
1h 20m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
Mediterranean
Hebrew
Nutrition (per serving)
320
Calories
5g
Protein
45g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Applying the caramel honeycomb topping
Applying the caramel honeycomb topping

Ingredients

  • Eggs
    (For the honey cake base)

    4 large
  • Sugar
    (Granulated sugar)

    0.5 cup
  • Honey
    (For the honey cake base)

    0.5 cup
  • Flour
    (All-purpose flour)

    1.3 cups
  • Baking Soda

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Cinnamon

    1 teaspoon
  • Honey
    (For the syrup)

    2 tablespoons
  • Hot Water
    (For the syrup)

    0.3 cup
  • Whipping Cream
    (Cold, for the cream filling)

    250 ml
  • Cream Cheese
    (Or white cheese (quark/gvinah levana))

    2 tablespoons
  • Instant Pudding Mix
    (Vanilla or cream flavor)

    2 heaping tablespoons
  • Caramel Spread
    (Or Lotus/Biscoff spread, for topping)

    as needed
Servings: 8
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A beautifully finished cup dessert
A beautifully finished cup dessert

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 170ยฐC (340ยฐF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare small individual cake molds.
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    Preheat your oven to 170ยฐC (340ยฐF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare small individual cake molds.
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    Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking.
  • 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
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    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
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    Sifting dry ingredients can prevent lumps.
  • 3

    In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
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    In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
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    Beat for at least 3-5 minutes to incorporate air, which makes the cake lighter.
  • 4

    Gradually add the 0.5 cup of honey to the egg mixture, continuing to beat until well combined.
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    Gradually add the 0.5 cup of honey to the egg mixture, continuing to beat until well combined.
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    Adding honey slowly helps it integrate smoothly into the mixture.
  • 5

    Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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    Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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    Overmixing can develop gluten, leading to a tougher cake texture.
  • 6

    Pour the batter into your prepared baking sheet or individual molds. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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    Pour the batter into your prepared baking sheet or individual molds. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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    Baking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of your molds. Keep an eye on the cake to prevent overbaking.
  • 7

    While the cake is baking, prepare the honey syrup. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of honey with 0.25 cup of hot water and stir until the honey dissolves.
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    While the cake is baking, prepare the honey syrup. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of honey with 0.25 cup of hot water and stir until the honey dissolves.
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    The hot water helps the honey dissolve quickly and evenly.
  • 8

    Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately brush or drizzle the warm honey syrup over the cake.
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    Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately brush or drizzle the warm honey syrup over the cake.
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    Applying syrup while the cake is warm allows it to absorb better, making the cake moister.
  • 9

    Let the cake cool completely. Once cool, cut or crumble the cake into small pieces suitable for layering in cups.
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    Let the cake cool completely. Once cool, cut or crumble the cake into small pieces suitable for layering in cups.
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    Ensure the cake is fully cooled before assembling to prevent the cream from melting.
  • 10

    Prepare the cream filling: In a cold bowl, whip the 250ml cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
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    Prepare the cream filling: In a cold bowl, whip the 250ml cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
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    Using a cold bowl and cold cream helps achieve stiffer peaks faster.
  • 11

    Gently fold in the cream cheese (or white cheese) and instant pudding mix into the whipped cream until just combined.
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    Gently fold in the cream cheese (or white cheese) and instant pudding mix into the whipped cream until just combined.
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    Do not overmix to keep the cream light and airy.
  • 12

    To assemble the desserts, layer cake pieces and cream filling alternately in individual serving cups. Start with cake pieces at the bottom.
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    To assemble the desserts, layer cake pieces and cream filling alternately in individual serving cups. Start with cake pieces at the bottom.
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    Use a piping bag for the cream for a neater presentation.
  • 13

    Chill the layered desserts in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set.
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    Chill the layered desserts in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set.
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    Chilling enhances the flavor and firms up the layers, making them easier to handle.
  • 14

    Just before serving, warm the caramel or Lotus spread slightly (if needed) and gently pour or spread a layer over the top of each dessert. You can use a honeycomb stencil for decoration.
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    Just before serving, warm the caramel or Lotus spread slightly (if needed) and gently pour or spread a layer over the top of each dessert. You can use a honeycomb stencil for decoration.
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    Slightly warming the spread makes it easier to work with. For a honeycomb pattern, place a stencil on top and lightly dust with cocoa powder or drizzle with a contrasting sauce.
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