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Piernik (Polish Honey Spice Cake)

Prep 20 min Cook 55 min Total 1 hr 15 min Servings 12

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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Honey cakes brown fast; bake lower and longer and tent with foil if needed.

Ingredients

  • Glaze

Method

  1. 01

    Warm honey, butter and sugar until melted; cool to lukewarm.

  2. 02

    Beat in eggs, then flour, soda, spice, cocoa and milk.

  3. 03

    Bake in a lined 9x5 or 8x8 pan at 340°F for 50–55 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.

  4. 04

    Cool, split horizontally, spread plum butter and reassemble.

  5. 05

    Pour chocolate glaze over and let set. Wrap and rest 2–3 days for best flavor.

Notes & swaps

  • Honey cakes brown fast; bake lower and longer and tent with foil if needed.

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