Honey Wheat Cake

Ingredients

• Butter, for greasing cake pan
• 14 ounces clotted cream, also known as Devonshire cream
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 9 ounces whole wheat flour, sifted (about 1 3/4 cups after sifting)
• 3 tablespoons warmed honey
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

8 to 10 servings

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Butter a 7-inch springform cake pan. Using an electric mixer, beat together 8 ounces cream, the brown sugar and egg. Gradually add flour, mixing well.
2. Beat in warm honey and chopped nuts. Mix well, about 30 seconds. Add baking soda and mix again until well blended, about 30 seconds. Turn into cake pan and smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Allow to cool slightly, then remove from pan. Serve with remaining 6 ounces cream passed on the side, for spreading on slices.

1 hour 45 minutes