A spongy and fragrant cake for when the 3 PM doldrums set in.

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • butter for pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Beat egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until mixture is almost white. Add in honey, baking soda, and sour cream. Mixing at low speed, gradually add flour and nuts, and mix until batter is uniform.
  4. Gently fold in egg whites.
  5. Generously butter a bundt cake pan (or a 9-inch round pan) and pour in batter. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.